17 Years Later, A Look Back At The Greatest Fight In Red Wings History
The rivalry between the Red Wings and the Avalanche, who combined for five Stanley Cups in seven years, hit a boiling point March 26, 1997.
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The rivalry between the Red Wings and the Avalanche, who combined for five Stanley Cups in seven years, hit a boiling point March 26, 1997.
24-year-old Gustav Nyquist has been a huge factor in the team's resurgence.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby said early Thursday that the Detroit Red Wings would be desperate going into Thursday's game.
Even the "Grand Rapids Red Wings" version of Detroit's NHL team has the respect of Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby.
Almquist had scored 45 points for the Griffins, the second-highest total on the team and the third-highest in the league among defensemen.
Babcock and players say they have never seen an injury situation worse than what has beset the Red Wings.
The Wings have way too many injuries and in the last 24 hours they have a couple more.
The banged-up Detroit Red Wings have taken another hit.
The Detroit Red Wings today assigned right wing Jordin Tootoo to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
The move of Smith to forward demonstrates just how creative Mike Babcock has been forced to be as the injuries continue to mount.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Colin Campbell to a two-way, entry-level deal.
NHL general managers may be nearing recommendations on rule changes but believe there is little need for significant action.
The Detroit Red Wings Youth Hockey Camp returns to Joe Louis Arena this summer on Aug. 11-13.
The Detroit Red Wings today recalled center Cory Emmerton from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
The injury woes just keep piling up for the Detroit Red Wings.
"We are saddened by the passing of William Clay Ford, Sr. and extend our condolences to the entire Ford family, the Ford Motor Company, the Lions organization and all of his employees."
On a night of celebrating the illustrious past of the Red Wings, Ilitch made it clear the team intends to build on that past.
Amid smoke and flashing lights, a large red banner emerged from a big black box, and No. 5 ascended gracefully, regally, to the rafters.
Andre Benoit scored off an assist from rookie Nathan MacKinnon with 31.4 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
It's easy to forget with all the hoopla about Nick Lidstrom that Patrick Roy is coming back to town too tonight.
But the amount of time Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk are missing is not his fault.
You already remember what he did in the biggest games you've ever saw.
It's one of the oldest bits in Detroit sports talk radio...
He said he would like to see one of those other former greats, Vladimir Konstantinov, get some recognition as well.
A Macomb County man is charged with fatally striking a pedestrian while intoxicated in a March crash, Macomb County prosecutors said.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Detroit police say a 14-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation downtown.
A Macomb County man is charged with fatally striking a pedestrian while intoxicated in a March crash, Macomb County prosecutors said.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Severe weather pushes through Southeast Michigan today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect today and tomorrow.
For more than 30 years, the iconic Woodward Dream Cruise has drawn thousands of automotive enthusiasts to Southeast Michigan every August.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
President Trump said Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran, warning that "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST." Natalie Brand reports.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder talks about politics playing out in the state he once led, prospects for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and doing business with China on this Sunday's edition of Michigan Matters.