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Larkin silences Detroit boos with two points in Red Wings' first win
sports1 day ago

Larkin silences Detroit boos with two points in Red Wings' first win

Dylan Larkin returned to the Detroit Red Wings lineup on October 6, 2026, after missing the season opener due to injury. Despite facing boos from fans who opposed his offseason trade request, Larkin scored a goal and an assist to help Detroit defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-3. The victory marked the Red Wings' first win of the season and their first playoff drought in a decade. Larkin was named the game's first star, though the trade situation remains unresolved as the team lacks a permanent general manager.

Detroit Red Wings Coach Defends Booed Captain Dylan Larkin After Season Opener
sports5 days ago

Detroit Red Wings Coach Defends Booed Captain Dylan Larkin After Season Opener

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan expressed sympathy for center Dylan Larkin after the former captain was booed by home fans during Friday’s season-opening loss to the New York Rangers. Larkin, who requested a trade this summer and was stripped of his captaincy, was placed on injured reserve and introduced alongside other scratched players, drawing vitriol from the crowd. McLellan defended Larkin’s decision to appear at the ceremony, stating the center did not want his non-playing teammates to be excluded from the pregame lineup. The coach acknowledged the discomfort of the situation but pushed back against media claims that the team intended to humiliate Larkin. Meanwhile, Larkin’s trade request remains unresolved, with reports indicating he has expanded his list of acceptable destination teams to approximately eight clubs.

Larkin Misses Red Wings Opener with Injury as Fans Boo His Return
sports6 days ago

Larkin Misses Red Wings Opener with Injury as Fans Boo His Return

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin will miss the team's first two regular-season games due to an upper-body injury sustained during offseason training. Coach Todd McLellan expects Larkin to return for the third game against Ottawa on October 6. The absence follows a contentious summer where Larkin requested a trade and lost his captaincy, leading to fan backlash during the season opener.

Red Wings Edge Sabres in OT as Preseason Intensity and Penalties Mount
sports13 days ago

Red Wings Edge Sabres in OT as Preseason Intensity and Penalties Mount

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime on September 24, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. Alex DeBrincat scored the winning power-play goal 33 seconds into overtime, giving Detroit a 2-0-1 preseason record. The game featured significant physicality, with 21 total penalties across three preseason games, and highlighted the development of young defensemen Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Anton Johansson.

Penguins' Silovs faces scrutiny after 7-goal preseason collapse
sports15 days ago

Penguins' Silovs faces scrutiny after 7-goal preseason collapse

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason exhibition at PPG Paints Arena on September 22, 2026. The defeat was defined by goaltender Arturs Silovs allowing seven goals on 23 shots, reigniting debate over his roster status against Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist. While Detroit's young prospects, including Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Anton Johansson, excelled, Pittsburgh found positives in Nick Robertson's speed and the defensive chemistry of Sam Girard and Kaedan Korczak. Coach Dan Muse maintained that all players are competing for spots, citing Silovs' strong previous season despite the poor performance.

Penguins Fall 7-4 to Red Wings as Silovs Struggles in Preseason
sports15 days ago

Penguins Fall 7-4 to Red Wings as Silovs Struggles in Preseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in their second preseason game at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. Goalie Arturs Silovs allowed seven goals on 23 shots, raising questions about his status in the net competition. Despite the loss, young players like the Ruck twins and defenseman Ilya Solovyov showed promise, while veteran Sidney Crosby was protected by teammates during a physical game.

Red Wings Prospects Rout Penguins 7-4 in Preseason Clash
sports16 days ago

Red Wings Prospects Rout Penguins 7-4 in Preseason Clash

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in their second NHL preseason game at PPG Paints Arena on September 22, 2026. The Red Wings' young roster, led by Michael Brandsegg-Nygard with two goals, overwhelmed the Penguins, who featured veterans Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Detroit's goaltender John Gibson stopped 22 of 24 shots in the first two periods, while the Penguins' Arturs Silovs struggled. The game featured significant physical play, including a four-minute penalty for Declan Carlile. The Red Wings evened their preseason record at 1-1-0, while the Penguins' next game is against Columbus on Thursday.

Red Wings Prospects Overwhelm Penguins 7-4 in Preseason Clash
sports16 days ago

Red Wings Prospects Overwhelm Penguins 7-4 in Preseason Clash

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in their second preseason game at PPG Paints Arena on September 22, 2026. The Red Wings' young roster, led by Michael Brandsegg-Nygard with two goals, outplayed the Penguins, who featured veterans Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Detroit's goaltender John Gibson stopped 22 of 24 shots in the first two periods, while the Penguins' Arturs Silovs struggled. The game featured significant physical play, including a four-minute penalty for Declan Carlile. The Red Wings evened their preseason record at 1-1-0, while the Penguins' next game is against Columbus on Thursday.

Penguins Fall 7-4 to Red Wings in Preseason as Prospects Shine
sports16 days ago

Penguins Fall 7-4 to Red Wings in Preseason as Prospects Shine

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in their second preseason game at PPG Paints Arena on September 22, 2026. Despite featuring stars like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins struggled against a Red Wings squad led by young prospects. Detroit's Michael Brandsegg-Nygard scored twice, while the Penguins' defense and goaltending were overwhelmed in the third period.

Larkin Injury Tests Red Wings as Horcoff Takes Interim Reins
sports22 days ago

Larkin Injury Tests Red Wings as Horcoff Takes Interim Reins

Interim GM Shawn Horcoff said Dylan Larkin sustained an upper-body injury and will miss the start of camp, adding uncertainty to his future amid a trade saga. The Red Wings must navigate Edvinsson’s contract under the new CBA (maximum extension now seven years) while still pursuing an extension for DeBrincat. Horcoff emphasized private talks on Larkin’s status, insisted the team isn’t pursuing a full rebuild, and said camp will be used to evaluate players as they push toward a playoff-caliber season.

Horcoff Takes Interim GM Post as Red Wings Pursue Permanent Front-Office Lead
sports23 days ago

Horcoff Takes Interim GM Post as Red Wings Pursue Permanent Front-Office Lead

Shawn Horcoff was named the Detroit Red Wings’ interim general manager as the team continues its search for a permanent head of hockey operations. Horcoff, who has been with the organization since 2016 and previously led the Grand Rapids Griffins, will oversee day-to-day duties and tackle urgent tasks such as re-signing top-pair defenseman Simon Edvinsson, while the club navigates Dylan Larkin’s summer trade request and maintains a thorough, timeline-driven hiring process after Steve Yzerman moved to a senior adviser role.

Red Wings Strip Dylan Larkin of Captaincy as Leadership Change Looms
sports27 days ago

Red Wings Strip Dylan Larkin of Captaincy as Leadership Change Looms

Detroit announced Dylan Larkin is no longer the captain and the team will enter the 2026-27 season without a captain while leadership decisions and a new general manager are put in place; Larkin’s trade request and the front-office shakeup have contributed to organizational instability, though the move was defended as appropriate under the circumstances. Potential successors for the captaincy include Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond, with DeBrincat a possibility if he signs long-term; any Larkin trade will wait until hockey-ops leadership is settled.

Larkin to Report to Red Wings Camp as Captaincy Is Put on Pause
sports27 days ago

Larkin to Report to Red Wings Camp as Captaincy Is Put on Pause

Dylan Larkin will report to Detroit’s training camp for the 2026-27 season, but the Red Wings announced there will be no captain named as leadership changes unfold following Larkin’s public trade request. Larkin, who has been captain since 2021, has a full no-trade clause and will discuss the team’s direction after a new hockey operations leader is named; camp begins Sept. 17. The upheaval also includes Patrick Kane’s departure and Steve Yzerman’s shift to a senior adviser role.