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Star forward Henrik Zetterberg returned to the lineup, Jonas Gustavsson served competently in goal as a last-minute fill-in, the Detroit Red Wings led 2-0 after the first period, and the Boston Bruins still prevailed.
Detroit Red Wings star Henrik Zetterberg made his return from back surgery sooner than expected.
The coach agreed that the team's lack of experience might have played into the game.
Through the first two games of their series against the Boston Bruins, the Detroit Red Wings have failed to convert on any of their six power play opportunities.
Kari Lehtonen stopped all 37 shots and the Dallas Stars clearly frustrated the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks.
Against the big, belligerent Bruins, the Red Wings could use the services of Jonathan Ericsson. For now, however, he is still unavailable.
If anyone understands how difficult it is to resist the urge to retaliate against Boston, it is Brendan Smith.
Had what happened to the Red Wings in Game 2 of their series against Boston happened in Game 1, coach Mike Babcock would be more worried.
Pavel Datsyuk managed to find enough space in the tight-checking game to score with 3:01 left and give the Red Wings a 1-0 win on Friday night.
Boston is the NHL's best team, albeit one Detroit has defeated in three of four meetings this season.
In the first period, Ryan Miller looked like the goalie who limped home 0-5. For the final 80 minutes, 26 seconds, the St. Louis Blues saw the cool, confident backstop they acquired to make the deep playoff run they've long sought.
The Anaheim Ducks roared to a big early lead before blowing three-quarters of it.
Another group of former NHL players has joined the fight for compensation for head injuries they say they incurred while playing, while at the same time targeting the violence of the game that they believe brought about those injuries.
Zetterberg began skating by himself last Tuesday, but Thursday will be the first time he skates with the team.
Brendan Shanahan is officially on the job in the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office.
Some people really need to get out of the house more than once a year.
The Detroit Red Wings beat the odds and made the playoffs for a 23rd straight season, and now comes the hard part.
After relentlessly pushing toward the goal of making the playoffs and finally achieving that goal Wednesday, the Detroit Red Wings followed up that success with a 2-1 loss Friday to the Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Ward had 28 saves, and the Carolina Hurricanes ended a quarter-century of regular-season futility in Detroit, beating the Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night.
If his recovery continues to go well, Lindsay could be back at his home by early next week.
Nyquist has more than proved his worth this season, but with the playoffs looming, the sense of urgency is stronger than ever.
Scotty Bowman had 411 wins with the Red Wings, and Jack Adams was the previous leader with 413.
By winning four of their last five, they have all but locked up a spot.
As school shootings continue to be a concern, one threat in Livonia has some parents worried.
A state investigation into two daycare centers reportedly uncovered abuse dating back several years.
A former Westland police sergeant has been convicted in connection with a 2023 incident when he yelled racial slurs at a security guard at MGM Grand Detroit.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
The radio station in Grand Rapids kicked off its holiday-themed music series with Elton John's "Step Into Christmas."
A 55-year-old St. Clair Shores man accused of attempting to run over election canvassers in St. Clair Shores in October has been charged with assault and ethnic intimidation.
As school shootings continue to be a concern, one threat in Livonia has some parents worried.
A state investigation into two daycare centers reportedly uncovered abuse dating back several years.
The medical examiner's office was unable to determine the man's cause of death but estimated that he died between 2006 and 2008.
A former Westland police sergeant has been convicted in connection with a 2023 incident when he yelled racial slurs at a security guard at MGM Grand Detroit.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Tickets for the Detroit show go on sale at noon Friday at Ticketmaster.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
A local business owner is planning to host Donald Trump on Friday in Dearborn.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Top-ranked Oregon is expected to roll past Michigan, favored by BetMGM Sportsbook to win by more than two touchdowns on Saturday at the Big House.
The Detroit Lions have a big-time offense.
In Detroit's 42-29 win over Seattle on Sept. 30, Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes.
Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return and the Detroit Pistons won for the first time in five games this season, beating the 76ers 105-95 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
Former President Donald Trump held a rally on Friday at Macomb Community College after meeting with Arab American voters in Dearborn.
Parents at Johnson Upper Elementary School in Livonia say a group chat among sixth graders allegedly took a threatening turn.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential is suspending and intending to revoke the licenses of two area daycare centers. The announcement comes as the bureau wraps up a months-long investigation into 4K Learning Center Detroit and 4K Learning Center Southgate.
A sunny and seasonal Saturday.
The Detroit man charged with the murder of missing teenager Na'Ziyah Harris was back in court on Friday as witness testimony began.