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Rising Hurricanes arrive with Red Wings needing big finish

Essentially, the Detroit Red Wings are in playoff mode now because they can't afford many more losses -- if any at all. With eight games remaining, the Red Wings are on the outside looking in at the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

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Red Wings linked to Kings’ veteran defenseman

The Detroit Red Wings currently own one of the longest postseason droughts in the National Hockey League, and are staring down the barrel of a ninth consecutive campaign without playoff hockey.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / April 1

March Contiues to Be a Month That Sinks the Detroit Red Wings Playoff Hopes

March has been the part of the NHL schedule that has caused the Detroit Red Wings the most trouble in the past three seasons. In two of these three seasons, the Red Wings were led by former head coach Derek Lalonde.

Trey Augustine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Red Wings' Trey Augustine remaining with Michigan State for 2025-26

The Red Wings will need to wait to see goaltending prospect Trey Augustine suit up for them in the professional ranks. The 2023 second-round pick informed the team he intends to return to Michigan State for his junior season of college play, per Mike McMahon of College Hockey News.

Trey Augustine News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Red Wings’ Trey Augustine returning to Michigan State for 2025-26 season

One of the top netminders in college hockey is going to stay on campus for at least one more season. Sources confirmed to Daily Faceoff that Detroit Red Wings’ prospect Trey Augustine will return to Michigan State for his junior season in 2025-26.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane vocal on Blues ‘test’ amid playoff race

Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings defeated a struggling Boston Bruins squad on Saturday night. However, the next team on the Red Wings schedule is having the exact opposite sort of luck on the ice.

Marco Kasper News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Red Wings’ Marco Kasper Deserves Calder Consideration

The 2024-25 season has been an up and down affair for the Detroit Red Wings. Though they still find themselves within striking distance of a playoff spot, their general inconsistency as well as strength of schedule makes it hard to believe that their playoff pursuit will be successful.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Breaking Down the Red Wings’ Historically Bad Penalty Kill & How to Fix It

Simply put, the Detroit Red Wings penalty kill has been dreadful this season. They’ve killed just 68.5 percent of power plays – a historically bad number and worst in the league. In addition, the Red Wings rank in the bottom-three of the NHL when it comes to these 4v5 metrics: Suffice to say, this level of ineptitude is unacceptable.

Lucas Raymond News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond vocal on crucial Bruins win amid playoff chase

Lucas Raymond and the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Detroit suffered its 11th loss in 14 games, all of which were in regulation.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 29

Red Wings win battle of struggling teams by edging Bruins

Marco Kasper scored an unassisted goal in the first period and the host Detroit Red Wings edged the slumping Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday night. Lucas Raymond had the other Detroit goal while Cam Talbot made 20 saves.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Brady Tkachuk's dad reacts to son's behavior vs. Red Wings

Brady Tkachuk's father reacts to son's behavior at Senators-Red Wings

Brady Tkachuk’s decision to drop the gloves may have changed more than just the momentum of the game.

Senators jump ahead early, fend off Red Wings' rally

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 27

Detroit Red Wings Special Teams Holding Team Back

With 13 games remaining in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings are five games out of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This is despite the team playing better under new head coach Todd McLellan.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Utah recalls winger Kailer Yamamoto

The Utah Hockey Club has recalled depth winger Kailer Yamamoto. Yamamoto made the Utah roster out of training camp but was cleared through waivers and assigned to the minor leagues on October 26th.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / March 25

Report: Sebastian Cossa Called Up to Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club last night. They got goals from Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Tyler Motte, Elmer Soderblom, and Austin Watson.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Red Wings seek to build momentum vs. red-hot Avalanche

The Detroit Red Wings' postseason hopes are fading fast after the team looked poised to make a return to the playoffs approximately one month ago. Detroit (33-31-6, 72 points) lost nine of its 11 previous games before posting a 5-1 victory at Utah on Monday night.

Jeff Petry News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Red Wings’ Jeff Petry to return following 31-game injury absence

Detroit Red Wings veteran defenseman Jeff Petry will make his return to the lineup Monday against the Utah Hockey Club after missing the past 31 games due to an undisclosed injury, reports Helene St.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / March 24

An outdoor NHL game will be heading to Utah at some point

Cole Bagley: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that Utah will get an outdoor game at some point and that the NHL has looked at Rice Eccles Stadium as a potential location.

Todd McLellan News / House of Hockey / March 23

We Have to Be Honest With Each Other': Todd McLellan Rips Into His Team As Bad Play Continues

The Red Wings were right in the playoff race for most of the season, but unfortunately they have run out of gas at exactly the wrong time for the second year in a row.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Red Wings’ Erik Gustafsson out long-term, Elmer Soderblom day-to-day

The Detroit Red Wings continue to receive bad news from their blue-line. Head coach Todd McLellan shared that veteran defender Erik Gustafsson will be out long-term with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Red Wings recall Austin Watson, Brogan Rafferty

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that they’ve recalled forward Austin Watson and defenseman Brogan Rafferty from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Red Wings provide injury updates on Elmer Soderblom, Erik Gustafsson, Jeff Petry

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan has provided injury updates on winger Elmer Soderblom and defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Jeff Petry. Soderblom was announced as day-to-day after sustaining an injury during Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / March 13

Red Wings' Kane turns in vintage performance vs. Sabres

Red Wings' Patrick Kane turns in vintage performance vs. Sabres

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane didn't look like a 36-year-old nearing the end of his career in Wednesday's home game against the Buffalo Sabres.

High five from Kane lifts Red Wings over Sabres

Red Wings' top defensive prospect could join team soon

After disgraceful trade deadline, what exactly is Detroit's Yzerplan?

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Rudy Guimond News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 8

Red Wings Prospect Top CHL Goalie

A few months ago, this route wasn’t available to Detroit Red Wings prospect Rudy Guimond. Today, it’s a path that’s led him to be recognized as the hottest netminder in the CHL.

Dylan Larkin News / Yardbarker / March 7

Watch: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin scores insane bank shot goal against Capitals

Forward Dylan Larkin understood the assignment.

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / March 4

How Edvinsson-Johansson Ended Up With a 4-Minute Shift

Defensive pair Simon Edvinsson and Albert Johansson were at their best and worst simultaneously at the end of the second period when the Detroit Red Wings were hemmed in their own zone for more than four minutes.