Red Wings History

Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings

Why every NHL fan should want to see their team face the Red Wings in Detroit

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Detroit doesn’t just sing this song — they live it every Red Wings season

Who are the best Red Wings from the state of Michigan?

How each Red Wings arena gave fans a totally different experience

Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Red Wings fans celebrate a goal scored in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Red Wings fans would never forgive themselves for not knowing these 5 things

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Mar 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA;  Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Red Wings quietly benefited from the NHL’s biggest realignment twist

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New Jersey Devils v Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings fans will never forget this game at Joe Louis Arena

Connor Grootenhuis
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Red Wings v Flames

When the Red Wings reached that anticlimactic moment with the Avalanche

Todd Matthews
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Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings

A year after Draper hit, Red Wings got the revenge that mattered most

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Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry peaked in all-out brawl at Joe Louis Arena

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2025 Stanley Cup Final - Game One

Gary Bettman proved one thing during the NHL lockout MLB can’t ignore

Ryan O'Hara
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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

Steve Yzerman’s shot off Roy’s back might’ve saved the Red Wings

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Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

Sergei Fedorov turned a sleepy December night into Red Wings legend status

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Montreal Canadiens

When the Red Wings handed Patrick Roy the NHL’s most unforgettable nightmare

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Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Red Wings traded Western dominance for Eastern irrelevance

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Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings

Why did the Red Wings start calling Detroit 'Hockeytown?'

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Sergei Fedorov looks on

Sergei Fedorov’s Red Wings legacy is still as messy as ever

Drew Dykowski
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NHL, NHLPA Joint Media Availability

The NHL isn’t part of MLB’s salary war—and that might be its biggest win

Ryan O'Hara
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Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings - Game Three

Red Wings’ legacy includes a Stanley Cup stat that might surprise even diehards

Connor Grootenhuis
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Gordon Howe on Ice With Hockey Stick

Why do they call it a Gordie Howe hat trick?

Connor Grootenhuis
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Wayne Gretzky Breaks Gordie Howes Record

When Gordie Howe pulled off something no NHL legend ever dared to try

Todd Matthews
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Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens

Why the Red Wings’ logo is a winged wheel (and what it really means)

Todd Matthews
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New York Rangers v Detroit Red Wings

3 of the worst trades in Detroit Red Wings history

Anthony Ibanez
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Apr 6, 2010; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Chris Chelios (24) and center Rich Peverley (47) fight for the puck in the corner with New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) and left wing Zach Parise (9) in the first period at Philips Arena. The Devils defeated the Thrashers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Chris Chelios once played for this random team Red Wings fans forget every time

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Apr 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) looks back during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

This was by far the best move of the Steve Yzerman era

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19. Steve Yzerman (1984-2004). In the mix: Joe Sakic, Larry Robinson

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Top 25 players in Red Wings history

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Washington Capitals v Detroit Red Wings

Who are the worst Detroit Red Wings draft picks?

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Brendan Shanahan's arrival in Detroit was the key piece in the puzzle leading to multiple Stanley Cups.

3 best trades in Detroit Red Wings history

Nestor Quixtan
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