Pat Caputo: Historically Speaking, Red Wings' Rebound Shouldn't Come As A Surprise
There have been many times in this town when the reality of its sports teams hasn't measured the expectations.
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There have been many times in this town when the reality of its sports teams hasn't measured the expectations.
Pavel Datsyuk returned to the lineup after missing seven games with a lower-body injury and made an immediate impact.
Ruslan Salei's spot in the Red Wings' lineup was secure for most of the season, as the team liked what the veteran defenseman brought.
Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has had an up-and-down second season. He's experienced some long stretches without making an impact offensively or providing the kind of physical presence the team needs from him.
Nicklas Lidstrom scored and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Sunday night and clinch the Central Division title.
Danny Cleary tipped in Brian Rafalski's shot 2:58 into overtime for Detroit's fourth unanswered goal, leading the Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
The Red Wings went back to practice on Thursday afternoon, trying to forget about something that has not happened since 1988, giving up 10 goals at the Joe.
Thomas McCollum was assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) following Wednesday's game.
The Red Wings used many adjectives to describe Wednesday's game, the most notable being "embarrassing" and "disgraceful." To say it was un-Red Wing-like, a term coach Mike Babcock often uses, would be an understatement.
Cam Janssen and Chris Porter scored for the first time this season, helping the St. Louis Blues beat the Detroit Red Wings 10-3 on Wednesday.
Jimmy Howard has won five straight starts against the St. Louis Blues, but his injured left shoulder makes his status uncertain for the next meeting.
Todd Bertuzzi's hit to the head against Chicago's Ryan Johnson won't prompt a fine or suspension, according to multiple media reports.
Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi was tossed five minutes into Monday's game for a high-speed elbow delivered to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Johnson.
The regular season is winding down, and the Red Wings, as usual, are preparing for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
