Steve Ott Plows Over Lightning Forward; Suspension Forthcoming? [VIDEO]
Ott's hit will likely be reviewed by the NHL's Department of Player Safety, which may result in a hearing for the hard-nosed forward.
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Ott's hit will likely be reviewed by the NHL's Department of Player Safety, which may result in a hearing for the hard-nosed forward.
For Matthews, the 19-year-old center of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the pathway to greatness follows that of two players he likely grew up watching, including the current Red Wings' captain.
From goalie masks in hockey to cleats in football, professional athletes are known for expressing themselves through their equipment.
To celebrate one of the NHL's longest-standing rivalries, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings unveiled the rosters for the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic TM Alumni Game today.
The Detroit Red Wings today assigned left wings Tyler Bertuzzi to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins.
Jimmy Howard gave up five goals on 25 shots for Detroit before being replaced by Petr Mrazek at the start of the third period.
Mantha Answers Wings' Challenge To Dominate AHL, Earns Call-Up To Detroit
"I feel good out there," he said after Thursday night's win. "It's fun, just going out there and not worrying about anything else and just playing."
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled right wing Anthony Mantha from the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins and placed center Andreas Athanasiou on injured reserve.
He made the spectacular stop after leaving the crease for an extra attacker.
Jimmy Howard certainly isn't playing like a backup goalie.
Jimmy Howard: second-string goalie. It made sense when the season began.
"He's just gotta make sure his compete level is where it was tonight, (every) night," Blashill said.
The Detroit Red Wings ended a couple lengthy skids Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings snap a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
