Howard Pulled After First Period In Loss; Mrazek Will Start Saturday
The starting goaltender job of the Detroit Red Wings appears to be up for grabs.
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The starting goaltender job of the Detroit Red Wings appears to be up for grabs.
The hits are getting harder, the intensity is ramping up and it's almost time for the best part of the NHL season.
The Red Wings have lost seven of 10 and are clinging to third place in the Atlantic Division.
Red Wings center Darren Helm had quite the story to tell when he returned to the team after the birth of his second child with his girlfriend.
Red Wings fans will be able to purchase tickets for each of the team's first two potential opening-round home games against a to-be-determined opponent, most likely the Tampa Bay Lightning or Montreal Canadiens.
The Red Wings' Erik Cole tied the game at 1-1 just 24 seconds into the third period.
Tomas Tatar scored for the Red Wings, who have lost 6 of 8. Detroit is 9-11-6 in Atlantic Division games.
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Erik Cole had the lone goal for Detroit, and Petr Mrazek stopped 29 shots.
"Just go the full five minutes 3-on-3," Zetterberg said, "and if you do that, there's a good chance it will be ending before shootouts."
Babcock said Datsyuk will not make the trip to Florida, where the Red Wings will play two games in the next two days.
Goaltending and three-on-three overtime will be at the forefront of discussions when NHL general managers gather Monday in Boca Raton, Fla.
"We just said `Enough is enough,"' forward Henrik Zetterberg said.
Justin Abdelkader and Erik Cole scored for Detroit, which opened a four-game road trip by losing its fourth game in the last five.
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Red Wings have dropped three of their last four, and Babcock has seen enough.
The Detroit Red Wings shook off a poor start and avoided a stumble against one of the NHL's worst teams.
Niklas Kronwall, Teemu Pulkkinen, Justin Abdelkader and Pavel Datsyuk added goals to help Detroit send the Oilers to their fifth straight loss.
Zetterberg remains a reliable link to the team's championship past, part of an old guard that still includes Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Kronwall as well.
"Sloppy from the beginning, too many turnovers from our side in the first period," Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg said.
"Maybe this will change the historical thinking, not only for the hockey, but for the future generations," said Slava Fetisov
Detroit's three-game winning streak was snapped, although the Red Wings outshot the Flames 35-24.
The Florida Panthers are holding goalie auditions for anyone who wants to play.
Moya believed he improved his plate discipline in the Arizona Fall League, where he recorded a batting average of .289.
The system Cole played in Dallas has several similarities to the one run by Detroit, so he expects to be able to get comfortable in it.
"Think they both can be prominent players," Babcock said. "It's going to take them some time to adjust, but we think it'll be a factor."
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Due to the condition of the man's body, investigators had difficulty determining his identity.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.
More than 41,000 drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada during the bridge's opening days, Canadian officials said.
A 13-year-old boy who was wanted by Detroit police for allegedly shooting his father on Tuesday was taken into custody in Ohio hours after fleeing.
More than 41,000 drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada during the bridge's opening days, Canadian officials said.
Residents are concerned that a proposed project would remove several trees, while others say it is needed to prevent future flooding.
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Due to the condition of the man's body, investigators had difficulty determining his identity.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The jackpot is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.
More than 41,000 drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada during the bridge's opening days, Canadian officials said.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
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The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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The Canton Township Clerk's Office says 823 absentee ballots were mistakenly left out of the township's unofficial election-night reporting totals.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts resumed Tuesday with testimony from a second psychiatric nurse practitioner who treated Clancy.
Primary elections were held in several states on Aug. 11, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Alabama.