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Nicklas Lidstrom's return provided a spark for the Detroit Red Wings.
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Nicklas Lidstrom's return provided a spark for the Detroit Red Wings.
Defenseman Brendan Smith has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
Nicklas Lidstrom's return turned the Detroit Red Wings into winners again.
The Detroit Red Wings' recent slump has coincided with a rash of injuries, though their captain is nearing a return.
The 11-time Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the 21st straight year, setting a team record for consecutive post-season appearances in the process.
Despite losing much skill and depth due to a plethora of injuries, the Red Wings believe they should be playing better defensively than they have been.
The Detroit Red Wings today announced that defenseman Doug Janik has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.
Ryan Callahan ripped a shot in off a goal post 2:42 into overtime to lift the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers over Detroit 2-1 on Wednesday night, sending the injury-riddled Red Wings to their sixth straight loss.
The Detroit Red Wings today announced that goaltender Ty Conklin has been recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.
Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom skated for 30 minutes Monday morning with his teammates, an encouraging sign.
The New York Rangers got perhaps the spark they needed to break free from their recent struggles. Their next opponent is still looking for one.
The Detroit Red Wings rallied in the third period but fall short - losing to the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Monday night.
The Red Wings don't expect Pavel Datsyuk to step into the lineup after missing three weeks and immediately return to his superstar form.
Valtteri Filppula was strong on the puck and generated several good scoring chances for his line in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose.
The injury-riddled Detroit Red Wings learned on Monday that center Darren Helm will be out four to six weeks with a sprained MCL.
