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The NHL decided what to do about Justin Abdelkader‘s Tuesday infraction, and whether you agree with the decision or not, they didn’t take long to make that choice. The Department of Player Safety handed Abdelkader a $5K fine for spearing Scott Mayfield of the New York Islanders. Continue to Article

December 20, 2017 12:06:am EST

After so many close losses recently, the Detroit Red Wings were glad to get a win when they didn't play their best. Trevor Daley scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their third victory in 13 games. Martin Frk, Gustav Nyquist, Anthony Mantha, Mike Green and Luke Glendening also scored for the Red Wings, who entered 2-5-5 in their last 12. Continue to Article

December 19, 2017 11:24:pm EST

The Detroit Red Wings earned a desperately needed victory by figuring out how to hold onto a third-period lead. Trevor Daley scored a tiebreaking, short-handed goal midway through the second period and Detroit went on to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night. Jimmy Howard had 25 saves for the slumping Red Wings. Continue to Article

December 15, 2017 11:09:pm EST

The Detroit Red Wings raised eyebrows when they protected Jimmy Howard in the expansion draft instead of Petr Mrazek, and things haven’t really turned around since then. The Athletic’s Craig Custance reports (sub required) that teams are calling the Red Wings – though not “banging down the door” – regarding Mrazek, and Custance reasonably asserts that Detroit should play him a bit more to try to raise his standing. Things get more interesting when you note that TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports that, given the right offer, the Red Wings would be willing to retain salary with Mrazek. Continue to Article

December 14, 2017 10:24:pm EST