Dylan Larkin
Detroit Red Wings' Vladislav Namestnikov, right, celebrates his goal with Gustav Lindstrom during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Red Wings won 5-2. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Red Wings stay with coach Jeff Blashill in long-term rebuild

By Larry Lage May. 18, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes' head coach Rod Brind'Amour, right, directs the team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Hurricanes take over in 3rd period, beat Red Wings 5-2

By Aaron Beard Mar. 04, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) protects the puck from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kubalik scores 2, lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 win over Red Wings

By Larry Lage Feb. 15, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Chicago Blackhawks center Pius Suter (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring his first goal against the Detroit Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Suter scores first 3 NHL goals as Blackhawks beat Red Wings

By Jay Cohen Jan. 24, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates with center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Ryan makes Red Wings history in 3-2 OT win over Blue Jackets

By Larry Lage Jan. 19, 2021 10:56 PM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Blue Jackets hold on, defeat Red Wings 3-2 for their 1st win

By Larry Lage Jan. 18, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) pokes the puck from Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Fabbri's late goal lifts Red Wings over Hurricanes 4-2

By Larry Lage Jan. 16, 2021 10:31 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes center Ryan Dzingel celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Detroit. Carolina won 3-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Hurricanes open with 3-0 win over rebuilding Red Wings

By Larry Lage Jan. 14, 2021 10:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck against the New Jersey Devils in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Red Wings are entering the fifth season of a rebuilding project and this still might not be the year that they break through and make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Detroit Red Wings entering 5th season of rebuilding project

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2021 06:51 PM EST

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Steve Yzerman walks into the news conference where he was introduced as the new executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings NHL hockey club in Detroit. The Red Wings could actually benefit from an adjusted draft lottery that gives him better odds at the top pick, likely Alexis Lafreniere. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

By Larry Lage May. 28, 2020 05:22 PM EDT