Category: Red Wings
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Red Wings vs. Predators – Game 1
By Michael Caples – The Nashville Predators posted a 3-2 win over the Red Wings Wednesday night to take the early lead in their best-of-seven series. Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Red Wings, but it wasn’t enough against goaltender Pekka Rinne and the Predators. Rookie Gabriel Bourque’s two goals proved…
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MiHockey’s NHL playoff predictions
MiHockey’s Darren Eliot and Michael Caples give their picks for the first round of the 2012 NHL Playoffs. Western Conference #1 Vancouver vs. #8 Los Angeles DE – Vancouver | MCC – Vancouver #2 St. Louis vs. #7 San Jose DE – San Jose | MCC – St. Louis #3 Phoenix…
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Special DElivery: Wings vs. Preds
Former NHL goaltender and current Fox Sports Detroit analyst/Sports Illustrated columnist Darren Eliot breaks down the Red Wings’ first round series with their division rivals, the Nashville Predators. By Darren Eliot – The Predators face the Red Wings in the playoffs for the third time. They lost in six in 2004 and 2008, but this…
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Datsyuk’s goal leads Wings to a date with the Predators
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – With one shot, Pavel Datsyuk decided which team the Red Wings would be playing in the first round of the playoffs. The Detroit star, on the receiving end of a brilliant pass from Tomas Holmstrom, scored with 47 seconds remaining in regulation to tie their game with the Blackhawks…
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Checking in with Riley Sheahan
Editor’s note – The Red Wings signed Riley Sheahan to a three-year entry level deal on April 5. Here is our article, written about the Wings prospect for MiHockeyMag, just days before the deal was completed. By Kyle Kujawa – When the Grand Rapids Griffins announced their Clear Day roster in early March, Riley…
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Hudler scores in regulation, shootout to lead Wings to win
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – With one bounce and one shot, Jiri Hudler ended up playing hero for the Red Wings in their quest for a crucial two points against the Florida Panthers. At the 5:30 mark of the third period with Detroit down 1-0, Hudler tried to fire a pass to Valtteri Filppula…
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Happy birthday, Mr. Hockey!
To celebrate Gordie Howe’s 84th birthday, we re-share Kevin Allen’s take on why Mr. Hockey is the best player to ever dress for the Detroit Red Wings. This article, originally posted on Oct. 20, 2011, is a tremendous take on what Howe has meant to hockey in Michigan, and beyond. By Kevin Allen – Gordie…
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Special DElivery: Goaltending by numbers
By Darren Eliot – Injuries play a role in the regular season and how teams deal with player loss goes a long way in determining playoff existence through post-season positioning. Once in the playoffs, injuries can swing a series one way or another. For instance, teams always covet depth on the blue line, especially during…
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Red Wings post 7-2 rout of Blue Jackets, clinch playoff spot
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – When Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” starts to play at Joe Louis Arena, it usually means the Red Wings have another win all wrapped up. Tonight, the power ballad played at the 10:09 mark of the first period. The Red Wings were already up 4-0, so the in-arena DJ must…
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Ovi, Caps’ three-goal first too much for Wings
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – As the old saying goes, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” The Red Wings fell behind early to the Washington Capitals Monday night, only to make a bid at a late comeback. But when the final buzzer sounded at Joe Louis Arena, the scoreboard still read 5-3…