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It's a long time tradition in Detroit during the Stanley Cup playoffs, throwing an octopus on the ice. But what are the consequences?
Henrik Zetterberg, who has not played since getting injured April 6, was on the ice for the first time since the injury when he participated in an optional skate Thursday.
Watching Game 1 of the playoffs as a healthy scratch wasn't what Mike Modano had in mind when he signed with the Red Wings in August, after the club aggressively pursued him, convincing him to put off retirement.
A day after winning game one of the Western conference quarter finals against the Coyotes 4-2, the Wings had a optional skate at Joe Louis Arena.
A positive sign at Red Wings practice, Henrik Zetterberg skated today. Mike Babcock still calls him day to day and would not say if his forward will be available for game 2 Saturday.
The Stanley Cup playoffs and hockey clichés are made for each other. How many times have you heard about a goalie "standing on his head" to win a postseason game?
Watching Game 1 of the playoffs as a healthy scratch wasn't what Mike Modano had in mind when he signed with the Red Wings in August, after the club aggressively pursued him, convincing him to put off retirement.
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored midway through the second period to put the Detroit Red Wings ahead, and they went on to beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Pat and Ken preview the Red Wings vs. the Coyotes. Ken thinks the series will be a good one and Pavel Datsyuk will be the key guy to watch.
Ticket Chick Caroline was at the winning end of the Stoney and Bill scavenger hunt for Detroit Red Wings playoff tickets.
Mike Babcock was talking at the Wings first and only practice before the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs start and anyone could tell that there was a different feeling in the so called room.
Stoney talked with 97.1 The Ticket host and former Stanley Cup Champion Darren McCarty about the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight.
Center Henrik Zetterberg is out for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes with a "lower-body injury."
The Detroit Red Wings made a commitment to Jimmy Howard back in February, signing him to a contract extension.
Tigers before the game say that Joel Zumaya has radiating pain in his right forearm and will visit with specialist Dr. James Andrews next week.
Drew Miller is making a strong case to be a regular in the playoffs.
Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg says he's out for least Game 1 against the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Phoenix Coyotes fought through another season of ownership uncertainty, earning a playoff spot while wondering if this would be their last year in the desert.
Center Mike Modano, who turns 41 on June 7, said he will retire if the Wings make a long playoff run.
The Red Wings-Coyotes first round playoff matchup might seem like a mismatch to some.
Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg was relieved that his lower-body injury isn't as bad as he first feared when he was checked by Carolina's Bryan Allen on Wednesday.
At about 11:40 in the morning I got a call from Khang, the Karsch and Anderson producer telling me that there is a rumor claiming that Henrik Zetterberg is out for the remainder of the year
Good news for the Red wings, Henrik Zetterberg will not see surgery; the All-Star forward says he is day to day with what the team is calling a lower body injury.
Prosecutors allege the suspect was intoxicated when he allegedly attacked his mother and threatened to kill himself and his parents.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has four Michigan residents in separate healthcare fraud cases.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Under Senate Bill 948, Michigan employers who require workers to respond to job-related messages outside scheduled hours could face fines or be required to pay overtime.
A Warren man will serve up to 15 years in prison over charges resulting from a hit-and-run crash that killed an autistic teenager in 2023.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
A 17-year-old accused of leading Warren police on a chase that ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border last week has been charged with felony murder.
A State of Michigan prison warden in charge of the Huron Valley Correctional Facility is on leave, state officials confirmed.
Prosecutors allege the suspect was intoxicated when he allegedly attacked his mother and threatened to kill himself and his parents.
The postponed opening of the $4.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is now a flashpoint in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, with Mallory McMorrow becoming the first candidate to make it a campaign issue.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
The postponed opening of the $4.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is now a flashpoint in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, with Mallory McMorrow becoming the first candidate to make it a campaign issue.
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.
In a quick motion, the Detroit Pistons reportedly traded up from No. 21 to No. 17 to take Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie in the NBA draft on Tuesday.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Yaxel Lendeborg, the Michigan star and South Jersey native, was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Rain is moving in. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect dry weather again.
A 17-year-old accused of leading Warren police on a chase that ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border last week has been charged with felony murder.
The death of one person and hospital treatment for others are under scrutiny in Novi, as the State of Michigan and local officials follow up on medical care provided to dialysis patients.
Detroit is in the spotlight this week as hundreds of planners and designers from around the world arrive to study how the city is using public spaces to bring people together.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins. Jarred Hill reports.