ALEX NEDELJKOVIC

The Detroit Red Wings are the first team in five years to have different back-to-back winners of the NHL’s rookie of the month award. Lucas Raymond earned the honors for November after Moritz Seider claimed that distinction for October. Raymond led all rookies with five goals, seven assists and 12 points in 14 games for the month. He currently is the only rookie who leads his team in scoring (21 points, including nine goals, in 23 games). Toronto was the last team that had different rookie of the month winners in consecutive months, in 2016-17 with Auston Matthews (December) and Mitch Marner (January).

After picking a hard-earned win, on the road, on Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings have a quick turnaround as they get set to welcome the expansion Seattle Kraken for the first time into Motown on Wednesday night. The Red Wings went into Boston to take on the Bruins on Tuesday, looking to avenge their rough 5-1 loss in their last trip to the TD Garden. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamWhile the Seattle Kraken are playing nowhere near the success rate the Vegas Golden Knights had in their first year in the NHL back in 2017-18, the new kids on the block have started to find their footing. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Seattle Kraken (8-13-1) vs Detroit Red Wings (11-9-3)When: Wednesday, December 1Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

The Detroit Red Wings allowed the game-tying goal midway through the third period Tuesday, against a good team, in an environment where they have had little success. Marc Staal scored with 8:27 remaining in the third period and the Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 at TD Garden. “It feels great to grind one out and get a greasy win here.”The Red Wings (11-9-3) equaled a season-high three-game winning streak. But Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill lauded the strong defensive effort in front of him. I thought we took steps forward that way.”More: Red Wings address ‘unspeakable’ tragedy at Oxford High School

Marc Staal's first goal of the season was the tiebreaker with just over eight minutes remaining in the third period, and Alex Nedeljkovic made 41 saves, leading Detroit to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, the Red Wings' 3,000th victory.

Alex Nedeljkovic made 41 saves and Marc Staal snapped a tie in the third period Tuesday, lifting the Detroit Red Wings past the Boston Bruins 2-1 at TD Garden. The Red Wings (11-9-3) equaled a season-high three-game winning streak despite being outshot 42-16. The Red Wings were 1-11-2 in their previous 14 games in Boston, including the playoffs. The Red Wings had done a good job killing the two-man advantage until Pastrnak, from the slot, one-timed a pass from Taylor Hall past Nedeljkovic. More: Red Wings remain vigilant as COVID concerns grow around league

Lucas Raymond scored 26 seconds into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

DETROIT – Lucas Raymond scored 26 seconds into overtime Saturday to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (10-9-3) have won back-to-back games and improved to 7-2-2 at home. Raymond carried the puck into the offensive zone and snapped in a wrist shot from the slot. After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings carried the play the second half of the second period and took a 2-1 lead on goals by Carter Rowney and Pius Suter 1:19 apart. Lindstrom committed a turnover trying to make a cross-ice pass in the offensive zone.

DETROIT – This wasn’t the kind of defensive performance the Detroit Red Wings envisioned returning home from a rotten road trip and following a three-day break. “Especially in the third, he was unbelievable, made huge, huge saves,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings (9-9-3) stopped a four-game slide (0-3-1). I’m just trying to take up as much net as possible.”The Blues, who had back-to-back power plays midway through the third, outshot the Red Wings 15-9 in the third period. “I think as the year’s gone on, as a group we’ve gotten better and better,” Nedeljkovic said.

Adam Erne scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, streaking rookie Lucas Raymond got his eighth of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2.

DETROIT – Alex Nedeljkovic made 35 saves, including some spectacular stops, Wednesday to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (9-9-3) snapped a four-game skid (0-3-1). Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings needed to kill two penalties in the final 11:08 to preserve the lead. Earlier, David Perron tied it at 2-2 by sneaking a sharp-angle shot past Nedeljkovic at 1:11.

Clayton Keller scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.

Zach Whitecloud scored two goals in his first game back after hand surgery and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2.

Dylan Larkin scored the game-winning goal in overtime — his second goal of the night — to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

DETROIT – Dylan Larkin scored twice from sharp angles on Saturday, and his second goal enabled the Detroit Red Wings to finally solve the Montreal Canadiens. Larkin’s goal at 1:41 of overtime gave the Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings scored on their first two shots on Sam Montembeault 45 seconds apart early in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. Red Wings center Mitchell Stephens suffered a lower-body injury when he crashed into the boards behind the Montreal net in the second period. The Red Wings begin a four-game trip Monday at Columbus.

After a solid win against one of the best teams in the league, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves on a roll heading into another tough opponent on Thursday night, as they get set to host Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The win also marks the first time this season the Wings have come out on top in three straight games. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamThe Washington Capitals snapped a small losing skid of their own when they defeated the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWho: Washington Capitals (6-2-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (7-5-2)When: Thursday, November 11Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Vladislav Namestnikov scored in each of the first two periods to help the Detroit Red Wings take a three-goal lead as they beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2.

The Red Wings defeated the Oilers 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena, their season-high third consecutive victory. Sparked by a pair of goals from Vladislav Namestnikov, the Red Wings led 3-0 until the final minute of the second period. Everyone believes in each other; we have a good team. He stood on his head.”The Red Wings did well to take only two penalties against a power play that was clicking at 50 percent (15 for 30). I thought we did a good job of that.”More: Red Wings top Oilers for third win in a row

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings were strong through two periods Tuesday and withstood the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback attempt in the third period to skate away with a 4-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (7-5-2) have won a season-high three in a row while handing the Western Conference-leading Oilers just their second defeat (9-2-0). Namestnikov scored his second goal of the game and seventh of the season at 6:43 of the second period to put the Red Wings ahead 2-0. He corralled a big rebound in his own zone and raced down the ice as the Red Wings were caught pinching. The Red Wings played a strong opening period, generating several scoring chances and outshooting the Oilers 16-9.

Moritz Seider scored 3:45 into overtime, Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and two assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.

Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, Jake Allen stopped 22 shots and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings on many nights won’t be as talented as the team they are skating against. During a 40-second span, the Red Wings blocked several shots (two each by Adam Erne and Robby Fabbri and one by Danny DeKeyser) and got a big stop from goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. Aleksander Barkov netted the winner at 3:29 of overtime to push the Panthers to 8-0-0, but the Red Wings’ hard work and sacrifice earned them a point. “I think it’s a little bit telling of our team, the amount of sacrifice you saw on that shift,” Blashill said. That was we have a level of commitment and sacrifice beyond normal.”More: Talent, confidence contribute to Red Wings’ start

Aleksander Barkov scored in overtime and the Florida Panthers — playing a day after coach Joe Quenneville resigned amid a sex scandal — beat Detroit 3-2 on Friday to run their season-opening winning streak to eight.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings mounted a spirited comeback from a two-goal deficit for the second time in two games. The Red Wings are 4-2-2. Alex Nedeljkovic was strong in goal for the Red Wings, making 29 saves to keep his team in the game. The Red Wings went 0 for 4 on the power play and are 4 for 31 on the season (12.9 percent). The Red Wings begin a four-game trip Saturday in Toronto.

These are the kind of dirty goals coach Jeff Blashill wants his team to score more often. We found ways to score dirty goals. We got to find ways to score dirty in order to be a team that scores enough. “If you want to score goals, you have to get into those areas,” Raymond said. More: Lucas Raymond earns place in history alongside Red Wings legends

Lucas Raymond had three goals and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Chicago Blackhawks 6-3.

It was a historic night for the Detroit Red Wings rookie. The Red Wings (3-2-1) got well following losses to previously winless Calgary (3-0) and Montreal (6-1). The Red Wings needed to kill three penalties, including a five-on-three power play for 1:34, midway through the third period to prevent the Blackhawks from mounting a comeback. Carter Rowney and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored goals for Detroit while Mitchell Stephens contributed a pair of assists. The Red Wings scored three goals in a span of 4:57 during the first half of the second period to take a 4-1 lead.

Mathieu Perreault had a hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Saturday night to end their season-opening losing streak at five.

Jacob Markstrom stopped all 33 shots Detroit took Thursday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 victory over the Red Wings.

DETROIT – After some promising signs in the preseason and the first couple of regular season games, the Detroit Red Wings’ power play on Thursday looked like it has for much of the past few seasons. Jacob Markstrom made 33 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-0 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings wrapped up a season-opening four-game homestand at 2-1-1. Detroit went 0 for 3 on the power play, failing to register a shot in 4:54. The Flames scored a pair of goals in the first period before Matthew Tkachuk’s empty-net goal sealed Detroit’s fate with 2:18 remaining.

Ondrej Palat scored with 2:17 left in overtime, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-6 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

DETROIT – Fans packed Little Caesars Arena for the first time in 19 months Thursday for the Detroit Red Wings season-opener, and they witnessed quite a spectacle. The Red Wings led by three goals on three separate occasions. Alex Nedeljkovic, the offseason acquisition from Carolina making his Red Wings debut, allowed seven goals on 48 shots. Nick Leddy, in his Red Wings debut, and Robby Fabbri also contributed two assists each. Bertuzzi’s first three goals came in a span of 12:11 in the second period, as the Red Wings opened up a 4-1 lead.

This is a team in rebuild mode, but the future screams potential.

Sam Gagner scored the lone goal for the Detroit Red Wings Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in their preseason finale at KeyBank Arena. The Red Wings open the regular season Thursday against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). Before that, the Red Wings will finalist their season-opening 23-man roster. The Red Wings played with several regular forwards -- Dylan Larkin, Robby Fabbri, Adam Erne, Michael Rasmussen, Vladislav Namestnikov and Givani Smith. More: Roster decisions at forward loom for Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings scored twice early in the third period Wednesday to tie the game, but Jakub Voracek scored to give Columbus the lead for good in a 4-2 preseason victory for the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets went 3 for 4 on the power play. Detroit went 0 for 1. Power-play goals by Oliver Bjorkstrand (14:14) and Zach Werenski (17:32) staked the Blue Jackets to a 2-0 lead in the first period. The Red Wings (3-3-0) have dropped three in a row following a 3-0 start.

Lucas Raymond was the first to get a look in that spot on Thursday, and he didn’t look out of place, scoring in his first career preseason game and adding an assist as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 at Little Caesars Arena. Luke Witkowski and Jon Martin also scored for the Red Wings (2-0). The Red Wings scored four goals in the second period, including three in a span of 3:12 early in the frame to take the lead. The Red Wings peppered Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen with 18 shots in the first period, including seven on their first power play, but couldn’t convert. The Red Wings host Columbus on Saturday (7 p.m.).

The Detroit Red Wings start training camp at the end of September.

Alex Nedeljkovic experienced a tremendous rookie season in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes and performed well in the playoffs. Now his task is to repeat that success behind a Detroit Red Wings team that isn’t nearly as strong. “Certainly, what he did last season in those 20 games was good,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. The Red Wings acquired him for a third-round pick in this year’s draft (94th overall) and the rights to unrestricted free-agent goalie Jonathan Bernier, who performed well the past two seasons but wasn’t going to be re-signed. “If they both play great, they’ll both play.”Blashill is confident Nedeljkovic’s success will translate to his new team.

The Detroit Red Wings start training camp at the end of September.

If Oddsmakers are correct, 2021-22 will be the Detroit Red Wings’ best season in five years. And they still are not projected to finish .500 or come close to qualifying for the playoffs. A full season with Jakub Vrana and better health from Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi and Robby Fabbri should lead to more offense. The Red Wings have missed the playoffs five years in a row and finished tied for 27th overall last season. That is about where they are projected to finish this season, too.

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to rebuild, sort of? They let 25-year-old forward Pius Suter walk away, opting not to sign him after his stellar rookie NHL season.

Steve Yzerman hates parting with draft picks. But the Detroit Red Wings general manager utilized his surplus of picks this year to improve the current roster and add to the pipeline of prospects. So, all four picks Yzerman relinquished were ones he had accumulated from other teams. “I hate giving up draft picks,” Yzerman said. The cost of that, we’re comfortable paying it.”Now the Red Wings prepare for free agency on Wednesday.

The Detroit Red Wings have selected goalie Sebastian Cossa at 15th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft on Friday night.

After trading Thursday for a goaltender in Alex Nedeljkovic who will provide immediate help, the Detroit Red Wings grabbed their goalie of the future Friday with the 15th pick in the draft. The Red Wings selected 6-6 Sebastian Cossa of Edmonton of the Western Hockey League. The Red Wings traded up with Dallas, sending the Stars picks No. In his WHL rookie season of 2019-20, Cossa went 21-6-3 with a 2.23 GAA, .921 save percentage and four shutouts. More: Red Wings select big defenseman Simon Edvinsson with No.

The Red Wings get a 25-year-old coming off a season where he was a Calder Trophy finalist for rookie of the year, going 15-5-3 with a 1.90 goals-against average and .932 save percentage. We’re really excited just to be together year-round. Before that, he was a Belle Tire youth hockey teammate with Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who he trains with in the offseason and who reached out to him after the trade. The Red Wings signed him to a two-year contract at a $3 million cap figure. “I don’t know if I’ll be a Tigers fan or a Lions fan, I’ll be a supporter,” Nedeljkovic said.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Nedeljkovic, 25, was a Calder Trophy finalist this past season with 15 wins in 23 games (15-3-1) and a .932 save percentage.

Acquiring Alex Nedeljkovic Thursday was a brilliant move by Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman – and a puzzling decision by the Carolina Hurricanes. The Red Wings signed the restricted free agent to a two-year contract with a $3 million cap hit. The Red Wings will pair him with veteran Thomas Greiss, who has one year remaining on his contract. He played youth hockey in metro Detroit for Belle Tire and was a teammate of Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. We’re trying to surround our younger players with good players to help them develop.

NHL teams wasted little time making moves once the roster freeze for the Seattle expansion draft was lifted.

Alex Nedeljkovic has signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings reportedly worth $3 million per season after he was traded to Detroit from the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Detroit Red Wings have traded for a young goaltender Thursday who has posted exceptional statistics in a small sample size. The Red Wings acquired Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes for a third-round pick and the rights to unrestricted free-agent goalie Jonathan Bernier. Nedeljkovic, 25, appeared in 23 regular season games this past season, posting a 1.90 goals-against average and .932 save percentage. The Red Wings relinquished the 94th overall pick in this year’s draft, which they acquired from Vegas in the 2018 Tomas Tatar deal. He is 21-10-6, with a 2.06 GAA and .926 save percentage over parts of four seasons.

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ran away in the voting to win his second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP after leading the league in points.

Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.

The star-studded Tampa Bay Lightning beam when talking about the contributions of Barclay Goodrow, a physical third-line forward playing a largely unheralded role in the team’s bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.

Alex Killorn and Anthony Cirelli scored while Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong in net once again, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Barclay Goodrow beat Alex Nedeljkovic for the go-ahead goal at 12:39 of the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to open their second-round playoff series.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning open their second-round playoff series Sunday.

Sebastian Aho scored his second goal of the game 1:06 into overtime to send the Carolina Hurricanes to the second round with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Game 6.

Luke Kunin scored his second goal at 16:10 of the second overtime,and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Sunday to tie the first-round series 2-2.

Matt Duchene scored at 14:54 of the second overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Friday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.

After the first two games down in Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes have a stranglehold on their Central Division Semifinal Series against the Nashville Predators. The Canes won the first two games by a combined score of 8-2, but the Preds inability to cash in on the power play proved to be their downfall in game two. After an early goal from Carolina’s Sebastian Aho, the Hurricanes found themselves in and out of the penalty box. What: NHL Central Division PlayoffsWho: (1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (4) Nashville Predators (Hurricanes lead 2-0)When: Friday, May 21Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tenn.)Channel: USAStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina’s penalty kill, helping the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.

Jordan Staal scored twice and Nino Niederreiter beat Juuse Saros for the go-ahead goal early in the third period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators in the first game of the teams' first-round playoff series.

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators begin their Stanley Cup playoff series Monday.

The Nashville Predators have reached an agreement that will allow for a crowd of 12,135 inside Bridgestone Arena for home games played during the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Dougie Hamilton and Nino Niederreiter scored, Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday night for their eighth consecutive victory. Carolina moved into the Central Division lead at 20-6-1, a point ahead of idle Tampa Bay and Florida. “I think he’s feeling good about his game and when Anthony feels good about his game, good things happen,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. “I think puck management is going to be crucial Tuesday night.”ON THE MOVEThe Red Wings recalled forward Mathias Brome from the taxi squad.

DETROIT – One game after their largest scoring outburst in nearly two years, the Detroit Red Wings struggled to find the back of the net on Sunday. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves and narrowly missed recording a shutout in a 2-1 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Anthony Mantha’s team-leading eighth goal with 9.4 seconds remaining in the third period was all the offense Detroit generated. The Red Wings (8-17-4) were coming off a 6-4 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday. Red Wings have been outscored 42-22 in the third period this season.

(AP Photo/Chris Seward)RALEIGH, N.C. – Jordan Staal and Jesper Fast scored a pair of goals early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes take over and beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday night. Filip Zadina scored twice for the Red Wings, first for a 1-0 lead in the first period and then a 2-1 lead midway through the second. Jonathan Bernier finished with 27 saves in the Red Wings’ third straight loss. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said he hopes Larkin is ready to return next week. UP NEXTDetroit: The Red Wings return home Tuesday to start a two-game set with reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay.