Red Wings playoff drought likely to last longer than a decade with Larkin in limbo

The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.

• Sep 22

Dylan Larkin submits trade list of Minnesota, 2 other teams, source says

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.

• Jun 8

Detroit Red Wings extend NHL's longest current playoff drought

The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.

• Apr 12

Red Wings fall out of NHL playoff contention with 5-3 loss to Devils

Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.

• Apr 11

Detroit Red Wings win 6-3 over Philadelphia Flyers

Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

• Apr 9

Kane scores pivotal goal as Red Wings beat Flyers in a playoff-race swing

Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.

• Apr 2

Team USA hails Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin's Olympic tenacity

This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.

• Feb 21

Detroit Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey

The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

• Jan 12

Detroit Red Wings beat Florida Panthers 4-1

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night.

• Oct 16, 2025

Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with 5-1 Game 6 win over Oilers

More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.

• Jun 18, 2025

Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars 6-4

Moritz Seider had a tiebreaking, power-play goal early in the third, Lucas Raymond scored midway through the period and Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-net goal to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars.

• Apr 14, 2025

Detroit Red Wings beat struggling Florida Panthers 2-1

Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.

• Apr 6, 2025

Detroit Red Wings are in danger of slipping out of playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings have lost five games in a row, and captain Dylan Larkin acknowledged their confidence is shaken.

• Mar 10, 2025

Blue Jackets win against Red Wings, 5-2

James van Riemsdyk scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in a matchup of playoff contenders.

• Feb 27, 2025

Detroit Red Wings skate past Calgary Flames 3-1 for 5th straight win

Dylan Larkin scored his 23rd goal, Cam Talbot made 33 saves against his former team and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 for their fifth consecutive victory.

• Feb 2, 2025

Red Wings trade defenseman Olli Maatta to Utah for draft pick

The Utah Hockey Club has acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft.

• Oct 30, 2024

Detroit Red Wings look to end 8-year postseason drought

The Detroit Red Wings are shooting to end their franchise-record playoff drought that has lasted eight years.

• Oct 1, 2024

Detroit Red Wings re-sign Patrick Kane to a 1-year deal

Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal.

• Jul 1, 2024

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers made history Monday night in front of more than 19,000 fans at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, beating the Edmonton Oilers to win their first Stanley Cup.

• Jun 25, 2024

Detroit Red Wings win 5-4 over Montreal Canadiens, but will miss playoffs

Patrick Kane scored the shootout winner in a 5-4 Detroit win over the Montreal Canadiens in their regular-season finale Tuesday night, but the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention.

• Apr 16, 2024

Detroit Red Wings keeping playoffs alive with 5-4 OT win over Montreal Canadiens

Lucas Raymond scored 4:35 into overtime after he a game-tying goal with 1:17 left in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.

• Apr 15, 2024

Washington Capitals beat Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to move into wild card

Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart late in the second period, Charlie Lindgren finished with 42 saves, and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams vying for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

• Apr 10, 2024

Steve Yzerman's patient plan paying off for Detroit Red Wings, who may end NHL playoff drought

Steve Yzerman's patient plan to turn around the Detroit Red Wings looks like it may be paying off.

• Feb 28, 2024

Dylan Larkin scores 200th career goal in Red Wings' 5-2 victory over Golden Knights

Dylan Larkin scored his 200th and 201st career goals to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Saturday night.

• Jan 28, 2024

NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings

Detroit desperately hopes to snap its seven-year playoff drought and becomes part of an NHL trend.

• Oct 9, 2023

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