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The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (40-36-3) at the Detroit Red Wings (41-29-9) The Time: 5:00 PM EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: Matt had it here. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not […]
Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk will be a clear trade candidate to watch during this offseason. With the Canucks being in the middle of a rebuild, the 29-year-old DeBrusk stands out as a player who Vancouver could look to move. Here are three teams that could target DeBrusk during the summer because of it. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings could be a team to keep an eye on when it comes to DeBrusk this offseason. It is clear that they could use more skill in their top nine, an...
Last Devils Game This week, the Devils had back to back games against the two NHL team from Pennsylvania, the Penguins and Flyers. In their usual 2025-2026 fashion, the Devils came up short in both games. On Thursday night, the Devils lost to the playoff bound Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. It was the second game in […]
Although head coach Rick Tocchet was not happy with the energy level or the special teams in Philadelphia’s 6-3 loss to Detroit Thursday night, he was especially irked by the team’s lack of discipline. And while he didn’t name names, it didn’t take a rocket scientist to determine some of the players he was talking about after the game. “I’m a little disappointed, obviously we got to let it go, we’re still in a position of controlling our own destiny,” Tocchet said after the loss Thursday ...
The Darnell Nurse trade conversation has been cycling through Edmonton for years without much actually happening, but something feels different about this offseason. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported in early March that the Oilers discussed the possibility of moving Nurse before the trade deadline, adding that he's "a name to watch this summer, NMC and all." Oilers analyst Mathew Panchyshyn followed that up on X with a post about Detroit pursuing Nurse, with the Detroit ...
For a moment, Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks — the remarkable, unassuming and undefeated freshman who has written his own story since taking over as the starter in January — looked down and out.Lying motionless on the ice after a high-velocity collision sent Michigan freshman Malcolm Spence barreling over him, Hicks stared up at the ceiling of a suddenly hushed T-Mobile Arena. On the Denver bench...
With a chance to keep their momentum rolling and deal a major blow to a conference rival in this tight playoff race, the Flyers went into Detroit and struggled mightily in a special teams heavy game. Despite some flashes, this game was largely all Red Wings, and with a deflating 6-3 loss, the Flyers’ cushion in the standings has been close to eliminated. The Basics First period: 2:28- Alex DeBrincat (Raymond, Seider)PPG, 13:24- Christian Dvorak (Martone, Konecny) Second period: 0:32-...
Another game, another crucial two points for the Philadelphia Flyers to earn and be well on their way to securing a playoff spot. Every single game is as big as possible through the remaining week of the regular season — this is what it’s all about. And now, it’s the Flyers visiting the floundering Detroit Red Wings. Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: ESPN+/HULU 📻: 93.3 WMMR Pregame reading Trevor Zegras was once known as a more individualistic player. Now, as he is...
This is starting to feel pretty familiar. Around this time in each of the past few seasons, we’ve used these posts to detail the intricate dance that needs to unfold for Detroit to keep its playoff hopes alive. It doesn’t feel worthwhile this year. Not as much because I feel defeated, but because it just feels like the hockey gods have it in for this team. [Larry] Murphy’s Law, or something. Tuesday’s game against Columbus was a solid effort, but everyone saw it coming. Multiple lost 50/5...
The Detroit Red Wings have been struggling big time down the stretch and find themselves on the wrong side of the playoff line with the end of the season almost here. If they end up missing the playoffs, they should be making some moves this summer. Due to this, let's look at three Red Wings who could be traded during the 2026 NHL offseason. Alex DeBrincat DeBrincat could be a player to keep an eye on as a trade candidate this offseason. If contract extension talks do not go well b...
The Detroit Red Wings' epic collapse during the final portion of the season will likely lead to them making several changes to their roster this summer. With this, it is fair to wonder if Detroit won't sign pending UFA Patrick Kane to a contract extension. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Kane if he hits the free-agent market this offseason. Buffalo Sabres The Sabres are finally good, and it is fair to wonder if Kane could finally head home to Buffalo ...
*We’ve hit the final four games of the season, starting the countdown with another meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. Would be a great time for the Flyers to finally win four in a row, huh? And if the Flyers are going to do it, it’ll be with the help of Dan Vladar, who may be the Flyers’ best goaltender in a very, very long time. [ BSH ] *The goaltending isn’t the only thing going well right now for the Flyers, though. It’s just about everything. Perfect time of year to start peaking! [ ...
Tuesday night’s Eastern Conference results were not great for the Islanders as the Ottawa Senators beat the Atlantic-leading Tampa Bay Lightning (with a five-goal third period!) in regulation and the Red Wings and Blue Jackets had a three-point game, with Detroit falling via shootout. But at least we know where everyone stands with four games […]
The Detroit Red Wings are in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the tenth time in ten years, and the question of what comes next is already starting to surface. Matt Marchese brought it to Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet's The FAN Hockey Show this week: if Detroit misses the postseason again and decides something has to change, would they consider moving Alex DeBrincat? "The hardest thing to do in this league is score," Friedman said. "The first thing you do when you trade a guy l...
Well, it’s panic time. Plenty of you will tell me I’m too late for that train, but I’ve remained hopeful that the effort level would improve. There’s too much on the line for a team that’s been this close to the postseason for the past several seasons not to see an improved effort. It’s been a defining characteristic of the Todd McLellan era that he’s been able to extract competitiveness from this group. There was a glimpse on Sunday, as there have been a few — too few — times over t...
The Vancouver Canucks are officially in a rebuild and will be a big team to watch during the offseason because of it. One of their biggest trade candidates is forward Elias Pettersson, as it is no secret that the 27-year-old is in need of a change of scenery. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire the former 102-point center this summer. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings desperately need another top-six center, so they could be a team to watch when it comes...
On March 6, the Flyers found themselves six points out of a wildcard spot, and eight points back of the Islanders with two games in hand. Detroit were 10 points ahead of them. With just 67 points, Philadelphia had to overtake Washington, Columbus, and Ottawa just to get to the second wildcard position. They were a meddling 4-4-2 over their previous 10 games. And had Florida, Toronto, and New Jersey just two to three points back. At the time, many hoped the Flyers would end up sinking further, ...
By virtue of the Detroit Red Wings’ loss to the Minnesota Wild this afternoon, the Montreal Canadiens have clinched a playoff spot, set to head to the post-season for the second consecutive season. With the loss, the Red Wings can now achieve a maximum of 98 points, two fewer than the 100 the Canadiens improved to last night in New Jersey. They were the only team currently outside the playoff picture that had a mathematical possibility to pass Montreal, because the Philadelphia Flyers, wh...
Hard to be mad when Gabe Perreault goes off for a hat trick. But the Rangers keep winning themselves out of good lottery positioning.
Another early one today, and there’s not much to be said that hasn’t been covered in the previous few game day posts. The Red Wings came out with a remarkably poor effort against the worst team in the Eastern Conference, and their backup goalie no less (granted a likely Hall of Famer), to squander an excellent opportunity to advance their playoff chances. It’s a loss that definitely feels worse than the actual outcome, but we have to look at the standings, and the Red Wings are still aliv...
Following the 2026 NHL trade deadline, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was brought up as a potential dark-horse offseason trade candidate by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun . If the Predators end up embracing a rebuild and making Josi available, there is no question that he would generate a ton of interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could pursue Josi if he is made available during the offseason. Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings are struggling to take that ne...
Prior to the drop of the puck on Saturday evening, the Tampa Bay Lightning accomplished their season goal. Thanks to the Detroit Red Wings losing to the New York Rangers, the Lightning clinched a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs. Then they went out and scored three third period goals to beat the Boston Bruins, 3-1. If you ever need a game that defines the 2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning season, it was tonight’s. If you’re looking for a detailed recap of the game – here ya go – instead, we want t...
In what could be Jonathan Quick’s last game in a Rangers uniform, he made 31 saves and Gabe Perreault scored his first NHL hat trick to lead New York to a 4-1 win over Detroit.
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One down. With a fanbase collectively pleading for signs of a pulse, the Red Wings mostly delivered in Thursday’s victory over the Flyers. It wasn’t a perfect effort, but they started on time, they played physical, they put the game away late. We’ll take it, gladly. The reward? Even higher stakes. Detroit is now tied for the second Wild Card position, with Ottawa holding the tiebreaker by virtue of more regulation wins. The Senators’ win on Thursday was about the only blemish in...