Detroit Red Wings

2-1-0 - 3rd in Atlantic Division

2026 Schedule

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Mason Appleton scores in the final minute to lift the Red Wings over the Maple Leafs 3-2

— Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and Cam Talbot made 38 saves as the Detroit Red Wings survived a blown two-goal lead in the third period to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday.

Mason Appleton lights the lamp for Red Wings

Raymond's 100th career goal lifts Red Wings past Maple Leafs, 6-3

— Lucas Raymond scored twice, including the 100th goal of his career, and the Detroit Red Wings pulled away to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

NHL breakout tiers: 30 players ready to level up in 2025-26

From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.

Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings' season opener, 5-1

— Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit's season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday night.