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It was a special night at Joe Louis Arena on Friday night, because it was Gordie Howe Night, but it was also a night no different from any other.
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It was a special night at Joe Louis Arena on Friday night, because it was Gordie Howe Night, but it was also a night no different from any other.
The Red Wings are 0-3-1 in their last four to drop to 6-5-1.
Hockeytown Authentics is now selling the Gordie Howe No. 9 patch that Red Wings players are wearing on the left shoulder of their jerseys this season.
Henrik Zetterberg, Dylan Larkin and Andreas Athanasiou scored for Detroit, The Red Wings have lost three straight.
Braden Holtby made 43 saves, Marcus Johansson had a goal and an assist, and Karl Alzner also scored for Washington, which has won six of nine this season (6-2-1).
Less than a month after losing Martin Frk, the Red Wings have re-acquired him.
It has been a season, thus far, of bright spots and dull ones; here are three players on each side of the spectrum.
Jimmy Howard stopped 35 shots for the Red Wings, who lost at home for the first time.
Not only would the Pistons' potential move downtown make sense from a business standpoint, it would double the amount of games hosted at the new arena and give more than just hockey fans something to be excited about.
Petr Mrazek was a force inside the net as the Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Thursday night.
For a guy whose offseason arrival was met mostly with disdain, Steve Ott is becoming quite the hit among hockey fans in Detroit.
Bishop remained in the game, yielding a late period power-play goal to Nylander.
The 22-year-old had a goal and an assist and made several impressive plays with the puck in Detroit's 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jimmy Howard made 30 saves and Gustav Nyquist scored twice, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.
Demers coached Montreal, Quebec, Detroit, St. Louis and Tampa Bay in the NHL, and Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Quebec in the WHA.
First he took a stick to the face. Then he was cross-checked over the arm. By that point, Dylan Larkin had had enough.
Detroit Red Wings fans have waited a long time to see Ryan Sproul grace the ice at Joe Louis Arena, and the 23-year-old didn't disappoint in his home debut.
Gustav Nyquist had a goal and an assist to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Friday night.
Jimmy Howard made 32 saves to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
Defenseman Dmitry Orlov fed Ovechkin on the power play and also made the highlight reel by upending Colorado forward Matt Duchene with an open-ice hip check in the first period.
Mike Green scored three times for his first hat trick and Darren Helm had two goals to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night in their last home opener at Joe Louis Arena.
Red Wings fans were up in arms earlier this month when the team left a slew of prospects off the opening night roster, choosing instead to go with established veterans.
Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill understands the expectations for his team may be lower than they've been in seasons past. He doesn't really care.
Darren Helm scored for Detroit while Petr Mrazek stopped 34 shots for the Red Wings.
Tampa Bay beat the Red Wings 6-4 in the season opener for both on Thursday night.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
More sunshine for Sunday
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.