Defense leads to offense

Moritz Seider is the star of the Red Wings blueline. Simon Edvinsson is next up despite his low count in the games played column. Newcomers Justin Holl and Erik Gustafsson are bec

Johansson has averaged 17:10 and posted an even plus-minus rating in 10 games under McLellan and assistant Trent Yawney, who coaches the defense. Prior to that, he averaged 13:02 and posted a minus-6 rating in 17 games while being shuffled in and out of the lineup.

Young players are contributing during the Detroit Red Wings’ rise under coach Todd McLellan. It’s also a positive sign for the future. Developing in a winning environment is a win-win situation.

Jason Robertson had one of three first-period goals plus a third-period assist and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Sunday night. Wyatt Johnston and rookies Matej Blumel and Mavrik Bourque also scored for the Stars.

In his first start since Jan. 7, but his second game in two days, goalie Alex Lyon gave up 3 first-period goals in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-1 loss.

In a night full of milestones in an Original Six matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, Dylan Larkin (700 games), Patrick Laine and Christian Dvorak (500 games), and Brendan Gallagher (800 games) all reached career milestones.

Dylan Larkin notched a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career game as the host Detroit Red Wings downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night.

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The Detroit Red Wings should look at these players in the weeks leading up to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline to address their areas of need.

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