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Red Wings Captain Ready to Build on 4 Nations Showing

The Detroit Red Wings kick off their remaining regular season schedule with a matchup against the Minnesota Wild. The Wings currently occupy a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, hanging onto the final Wild Card spot by a single point over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets activate Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko off IR

The Blue Jackets lineup will get a considerable boost from the 4 Nations break. Captain Boone Jenner and team goals leader Kirill Marchenko have been activated off injured reserve and will play against the Blackhawks tomorrow, the team announced.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 21

Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild

The Detroit Red Wings entered the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament clinging to a playoff spot. For a franchise that hasn't qualified for the postseason since 2015-16, that's a significant development.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Dylan Larkin already building Team USA Olympic hype: ‘That’s the big one’

Team USA got close to finally conquering Team Canada in a best-on-best tournament when it really matters, but the Americans fell just short once again.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Red Wings’ Larkin & Raymond Stand Out at 4 Nations Face-Off

Detroit Red Wing fans have become well-accustomed to seeing Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond do their thing on a nightly basis. Larkin, the Red Wings’ captain and longest-tenured player, is the team’s top center and is on pace to record his fourth-straight 30-goal season.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Detroit Red Wings’ Playoff Push: Keys to Securing a Postseason Spot

Now that the 4 Nations Face-Off has wrapped up, the focus can turn back to the Detroit Red Wings and their playoff chase. After a two-week break in action, the Red Wings return to the ice on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 21

Don’t Underestimate Value of Red Wings Yawney

Todd McLellan is getting plenty of kudos since taking over as coach of the Detroit Red Wings and rightfully so. The team is 15-5-1 under his leadership, and holding down an Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff sport.

Todd McLellan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 20

Todd McLellan’s sobering admission on Red Wings’ playoff outlook

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has been a star for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Larkin and the Americans will play in the 4 Nations Final on Thursday night.

Amadeus Lombardi News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 20

Griffins Hope Amadeus Lombardi Energy Refuels Offense

The Grand Rapids Griffins undoubtedly hope the Amadeus Lombardi return to the lineup after a 28-game injury absence will provide the offensive spark they desperately need.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 20

Could Finish to Season Finish Off Red Wings?

Much has been made about the schedule that lay ahead for the Detroit Red Wings. According to Tankathon.com, it’s the toughest slate that any NHL team will be facing down the stretch.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 20

McLellan: Red Wings Must Show Us Who They Are

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan believes his team will reveal its true identity over the next eight weeks. The mask will come off. “Are we October to December or are we December to February?,” McLellan said Wednesday as the team prepares to resume the regular-season Saturday with a 12:30 game (ABC).

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 19

Are Red Wings Stadium Series Uniforms Too Ohio State-y?

The Michigan man thinks the Detroit Red Wings are skating a fine line when it comes to their Stadium Series uniforms. The NHL is trying to go with a football motif for the unis that the Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets will be wearing when they clash outdoors at Ohio Stadium on March 1.

Todd McLellan News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 19

It’s Back to School For Red Wings

In essence, as they return to the ice, the Detroit Red Wings are paying homage to Rodney Dangerfield. They’re going back to school. When Todd McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde as coach of the team in late December, one of his laments was the lack of a training camp to implement his systems into the team’s way of doing things.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / February 18

Six Potential Trades and the Predicted Returns

Ansar Khan of MLive: The Detroit Red Wings likely won’t be sellers come deadline day and they may be looking to make a ‘hockey trade.’ They could explore the idea of trading forward Vladimir Tarasenko if they can.

Axel Sandin Pellikka News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Setting Fair Expectations for Axel Sandin Pellikka in North America

Axel Sandin Pellikka (ASP) is without a doubt the highest profile prospect in the Red Wings’ prospect system, with guys like Marco Kasper and Simon Edvinsson graduating from the pipeline and making significant impacts in the NHL this season.

Patrick Kane News / House of Hockey / February 15

Massive Rumor Links Patrick Kane To Top Stanley Cup Contenders

In a massive rumor, the Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane was linked to one of the top contenders to win the Stanley Cup: the Edmonton Oilers. Patrick

Detroit Red Wings News / House of Hockey / February 14

Detroit Red Wings Eyeing Massive Trade With Atlantic Division Rivals?

The Detroit Red Wings could be looking to make a massive trade with one of their Atlantic Division rivals to land the talented young center. Since replacing Derek Lalonde by Todd McLellan as the team's head coach, the Red Wings have been having a lot of success on the ice.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10