Vanek Understands The Criticism, 'Especially In This Market'
Thomas Vanek has no illusions about the expectations for the Red Wings.
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Thomas Vanek has no illusions about the expectations for the Red Wings.
Thomas Vanek scored late in the second period and Jared Coreau earned his second shutout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
Since returning to the lineup on Jan. 5 against the Kings, Athanasiou has four goals and seven points in five games.
Mike Green scored a power-play goal midway through the third period, giving the Red Wings a two-goal lead, and Henrik Zetterberg added another goal to give them the final cushion.
Due to the North American International Auto Show, traffic volumes will be increased in the downtown area and parking options will be altered for the Red Wings home games on January 14, 16, 18 and 22 at Joe Louis Arena.
Dallas goalie Antti Niemi held Detroit scoreless over the last 44:18.
As part of the 15th Annual Smoke Detector Collection, the Detroit Red Wings and captain Henrik Zetterberg are asking fans to bring smoke detectors to Joe Louis Arena when the Red Wings face off against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m.
"Our fans are the best in the league and deserve the very best experience when they come to a game or a show," said Tom Wilson, president and CEO of Olympia Entertainment.
Duncan Keith scored a power-play goal 38 seconds into overtime, lifting Chicago to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings today announced that the fan entry doors at the East and West Entrances of Joe Louis Arena will be wrapped with commemorative graphics representing the most memorable moments in the 38-year history of The Joe.
The NHL announced the full rosters and coaches Tuesday for the All-Star weekend, which will be held Jan. 27-29 in Los Angeles.
Thomas Vanek, Anthony Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou scored for the Red Wings, who were coming off a shutout and had allowed two goals in their previous two games.
The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of work to do if they're going to make the playoffs for the 26th consecutive season.
Detroit began a three-game California road swing with its eighth loss in 11 games overall, and frustration appears to be bubbling.
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday.
