As long as Bob Probert played for the Detroit Red Wings, there was always a chance fireworks would take place at any given moment. Watch as Probert gets tied up with Gary Nylund of the Chicago Blackhawks following a late empty-net goal. Nylund seems to get off to a good start in the fight, but before all is said and done, “Probert decks Nylund” and it’s Nylund who is down for the count.
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Flashback – Red Wings and Blackhawks engage in multiple fights at Chicago Stadium [VIDEO]
It’s no secret that the Original 6 squads of the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks have a historic rivalry. And prior to their days as Central Division rivals, they were both in the famed “Chuck” Norris Division, where they saw plenty of one another. Let’s throw it back to March of 1988 during a … Read more
Evgeny Svechnikov already paying dividends for Red Wings
Evgeny Svechnikov is already paying dividends for the Detroit Red Wings. The former 2015 1st round selection has made the most of his debut this season, scoring twice in the two games that he’s played. He tallied in Detroit’s 5-3 win on Saturday night, and again during last night’s setback. For the Russian forward, it … Read more
Rumor suggests Red Wings eyeing KHL’s 3rd leading scorer Damir Zhafyarov
The Detroit Red Wings need help scoring goals, and GM Steve Yzerman is reportedly looking overseas for offensive reinforcements. According to multiple reports, the Red Wings are interested in Damir Zhafyarov, the 3rd leading scorer in the Kontinental Hockey League. The Chicago #Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings have reportedly made offers to Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod … Read more
After latest loss, Red Wings say results are unacceptable
The effort was once again there, but the results weren’t. The Detroit Red Wings fell to the Chicago Blackhawks for the fourth time this season, losing Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena by a 2-0 final score. For alternate captain Luke Glendening, the process is about continuing to get better and build on the positive … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings D Madison Bowey finds a new home
According to the Chicago Blackhawks, they have signed former Detroit Red Wings D Madison Bowey to a 2-year deal. Bowey, who is 25, scored 4 goals and dished out 17 assists in 70 games with the Red Wings over the past two seasons. We wish Madison the best of luck with the Blackhawks, except for … Read more
Mike Commodore, fans slam Mike Babcock’s first appearance on NBC Sports
Former Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Mike Babcock has a new gig as an analyst on NBC after 700 NHL coaching victories. But if the initial views of his first appearance on the network are any indication, things may not go so well. His debut came during this afternoon’s tilt between … Read more
Dylan Larkin, Jeff Blashill call out Red Wings following 2nd straight loss to Blackhawks
You can excuse the Detroit Red Wings if they came into their two-game series with the Chicago Blackhawks anticipating two wins. After all, the Blackhawks had dropped their first four games of the season and looked every bit like a team entering a rebuild. Instead, Chicago turned the tables on Detroit, taking both games from … Read more
Shorthanded Red Wings drop second straight game to Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1) now have two straight victories over the Detroit Red Wings after having started the 2020-21 season winless in their first four games. Meanwhile, the Red Wings (2-4-0) looked far too much like last year’s squad that dropped 49 games. Chicago picked apart Detroit this afternoon at United Center, winning by a … Read more
Failed power-play chances doom Red Wings against Blackhawks
The Detroit Red Wings had plenty of chances to get into tonight’s game, but they were blown away in the Windy City. Special teams ruled the night, as the Chicago Blackhawks (1-3-1) scored two power-play goals en route to a 4-1 victory over the Red Wings (2-3-0) at United Center for their first win of … Read more
Captain Dylan Larkin now a PPG player with latest goal for Red Wings [VIDEO]
The Detroit Red Wings were finally able to break through against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a strong power move to the net, captain Dylan Larkin scored his third goal of the young season, putting the Red Wings on the board and breaking the shutout bid of goaltender Kevin Lankinen: What a move by Dylan Larkin … Read more
Filip Zadina placed on COVID-19 list prior to Detroit Red Wings game vs. Blackhawks
The Detroit Red Wings had four players on the COVID-19 protocol list entering tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Go ahead and make it an uneven five. The team learned that forward Filip Zadina is now on the list, which requires two weeks of quarantine. He joins Robby Fabbri, Jon Merrill, Adam Erne, and Sam … Read more
RW Givani Smith recalled from Detroit Red Wings practice squad
The Detroit Red Wings have adding some grit to their lineup ahead of tonight’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. They’ve announced that they’ve recalled gritty right-wing forward Givani Smith from their taxi squad, and he’ll make his season debut tonight: The #RedWings today recalled right wing Givani Smith from the team’s … Read more
Most crushing losses by Detroit Red Wings in past 3 decades (VIDEO)
Throughout the near 95 year history of the Detroit Red Wings, generations of fans have been treated to some of the greatest moments and players in sports history. Detroit’s is among the most passionate fan bases in the country, and are the driving force behind the area affectionately being known as “Hockeytown”. And while we’ve … Read more
Proposed new NHL divisional format would revive Red Wings rivalries
The Detroit Red Wings moved to the NHL’s Eastern Conference in 2013, reducing the amount of times a season they’d see traditional rivals such as the likes of the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators. Could that soon change? Embed from Getty Images According to a reported NHL divisional changeup for next season, … Read more
Minnesota Wild’s Matt Dumba becomes first NHL player to kneel during anthem
During the NHL’s restart on Saturday, Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the national anthem as a silent protest against racial injustice. The opening of the first game in Edmonton included a salute to social justice activists and healthcare workers and a speech from @mnwild defenseman Matt Dumba … Read more
