JAKE WALMAN

DETROIT – The night started so well for the Detroit Red Wings. The St. Louis Blues scored the next four goals and held on to defeat Detroit 4-3 at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (31-31-9) failed to grain traction from their 3-2 shootout victory in St. Louis on Saturday. It was Nedeljkovic’s first appearance with the Red Wings since Dec. 8. The Red Wings started strong with their fastest two goals at the start of a game since Dec. 4, 1987.

“Impressive effort from the guys, especially back-to-back with a team sitting on us, giving up an early goal and then even getting down 2-1,” coach Derek Lalonde told Bally Sports Detroit. “I thought getting out of the first period 2-2 was a good thing and from that point on I really liked our game. “Just playing a tough, strong game,” Walman told Bally. “We got 24 hours now to brag a little bit and then back to it against them,” Walman said. “So, a yeah, a couple of us had that circled on our calendar.”More: Red Wings stop skid by beating Blues

Ever since Steve Yzerman took over as the Detroit Red Wings general manager nearly four years ago, he has seemingly had a direct line to Doug Armstrong, his St. Louis counterpart. Yzerman has made four trades with St. Louis and signed a free agent from the Blues, and those players have made a significant impact. Some of them return to St. Louis tonight when the Red Wings visit the Blues (8 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). But at the same time, it would be a lot sweeter going into St. Louis and getting a win. More: Red Wings happy but not surprised by Jakub Vrana’s early success in St. Louis

Dominik Kubalik scored the go-ahead goal with 4:07 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Red Wings (29-26-9) snapped a six-game skid (0-5-1), dominating the final two periods after falling behind 2-0 in the first. Kubalik notched his 18th goal by beating Alex Stalock with a wrist shot from close range. The Red Wings signed Kubalik to a two-year contract in the summer after the Blackhawks sent him packing after three seasons, declining to making him a qualifying offer. Jake Walman, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings dominated the second period, outshooting the Blackhawks 19-3, and got goals from Walman and Larkin to tie it 2-2.

The Red Wings overcame a rotten start, battling back from a two-goal first period deficit to send the game to overtime. The Red Wings on Wednesday dealt defenseman Filip Hronek to Vancouver for first- and second-round picks. The Red Wings killed a holding penalty on Gustav Lindstrom in the final five minutes of regulation to keep the game tied. The Red Wings had a much better second period, outscoring the Kraken 2-1 to tie it at 4-4. The loose defense that plagued the Red Wings in Ottawa carried over into the first period Thursday as Seattle scored three times.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Jake Walman to a three-year, $10.2 million extension. Walman, 27, has five goals and five assists, along with a team-best plus-17 rating, in 40 games. The new deal has an average annual value of $3.4 million. The Red Wings acquired Walman from the St. Louis Blues, along with forward Oskar Sundqvist and a second-round pick in 2023, for defenseman Nick Leddy at last year’s trade deadline (March 21). Originally selected by St. Louis in the third round (82nd overall) in 2014 NHL, Walman has appeared in 116 career games (nine goals, 22 points).

DETROIT – Steve Yzerman has looked to the future during his first three trade deadlines as Detroit Red Wings general manager, acquiring drafts picks and players under contract for players on expiring deals. The Red Wings (28-21-8) might have made the decision for him by winning seven of their past eight. “When we’re home, everybody’s with their families, but when we’re on the road, guys are inviting everybody to go out for dinners,” Walman said. “So many new guys and guys that have been here for a while, some younger guys that are trying to find their way in their careers. I think we come to the rink now knowing we can win on any given night.”More: Why standing pat at trade deadline makes sense for Red Wings

But unless the Red Wings collapse over the next week, Yzerman’s decision should be simple: stand pat. Tyler Bertuzzi is the Red Wings’ biggest trade chip. The Red Wings (62 points) are two points behind the New York Islanders and Florida, who occupy the two wild card spots. For the first time in many years, the Red Wings are well-positioned as the trade deadline approaches. More: Red Wings stepped up when their hottest player was ejected from game

The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year contract extension at a $3 million average annual value. Maatta, 28, would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer and likely would have drawn considerable interest at the March 3 trade deadline as a strong defender with championship experience, having won Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh in 2016 and 2017. The Red Wings signed Maatta last summer to a one-year deal worth $2.25 million. The Red Wings have another key pending unrestricted free agent on defense in Jake Walman, who has flourished since being paired with Moritz Seider. More: Red Wings equal their season-high winning streak with shootout victory over Oilers

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings returned to practice Sunday refreshed from an eight-day break, as healthy as they’ve been all season, and confident they can go on a run. Now the Red Wings are as healthy as they have been all season. The Red Wings (21-19-8) are seven points out of the final playoff spot but have games in hand on all the teams they are chasing, including four on a couple of clubs. “I think we’ve been playing pretty well against good teams and there’s going to be a lot of good teams we’re going to play. I think consistency in getting over the hump.”More: Five areas of focus for Red Wings after the break

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings staged a furious third-period rally Saturday but could not overcome their many defensive mistakes earlier in the game. Patrik Laine scored three goals for his 10th career hat trick and the Columbus Jackets held on for a 4-3 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (18-16-7) have 43 points after 41 games, the midway mark of the season, just one more than they accumulated at the same juncture last season (18-17-6). The Red Wings had numerous defensive breakdowns, leaving the Blue Jackets open for many backdoor plays, a couple they converted. Four Red Wings had drifted to Gaudreau’s side of the ice before Adam Erne left Laine open.

Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings’ single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 to snap a three-game skid.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings started strong Tuesday but had to battle until the end to secure a 7-5 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (17-15-7) snapped a three-game losing streak during which they scored only four goals. Seven different Red Wings scored goals and Moritz Seider collected four assists, tying the franchise single-game record for a defenseman. The Jets battled back to cut the Red Wings’ lead to one goal three times before Lucas Raymond scored into an empty net with 1:20 remaining. The Jets were dominating the second period and threatening to tie it before a pair of penalties gave the Red Wings a five-on-three advantage.

TORONTO — Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist to reach the 500 career points as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday night. John Tavares had two goals and Pontus Holmberg also scored for Toronto, which snapped a two-game skid with its first win of the month. Jake Walman scored for Detroit in its third straight loss. Marner tied it 24 seconds into the second with a sharp-angled goal on a rebound from Matthews’ point shot that went wide and off the boards behind the net. Holmberg gave the Leafs a two-goal advantage when he tipped in Morgan Rielly’s point shot 6:19 into the third for his fourth.

DETROIT – Hitting the Griddy following his overtime goal on Wednesday earned Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman a tip of the hat from Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. Hopefully, we can step up and do well, build some chemistry.”Walman has a team-leading plus-12 rating in just 18 games. “When he did it the first time, I had him on my fantasy football team, so I was pumped up. “My biggest thing coming into the season was to really establish myself and be a big part. I think doing that is helping the team win.”He also will get a look on the power play.

The Detroit Red Wings did something Wednesday that they hadn’t accomplished in 38 years. Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime to cap an epic comeback as the Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 at PPG Paints Arena. It was only the third time in franchise history and the first time since Dec. 4, 1984 (7-6 vs. Toronto) that the Red Wings overcame a four-goal deficit to win. The Red Wings also erased four-goal deficits to win against Toronto on Feb. 22, 1972 (5-4) and against Boston on Nov. 3, 1960 (8-5). He is expected to be in the Red Wings’ lineup Wednesday at home against New Jersey.

Jake Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame an early four-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night.

PITTSBURGH — Jake Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame an early four-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. Walman, off the rush, tipped a rebound behind goaltender Casey DeSmith for his second goal of the season. The Penguins started strong with four goals on 12 first-period shots. Joe Veleno and Jonatan Berggren also scored to help the Red Wings win consecutive games following a six-game losing streak. Magnus Hellberg relieved Ville Husso in the second period and made 19 saves.

The Detroit Red Wings return to the practice ice today following an extended Christmas break, preparing for road games against Pittsburgh Wednesday (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit) and Buffalo Thursday (7 p.m., BSD). Here are five things to watch coming out of the break:Vrana could help boost offenseJakub Vrana’s impending return gives the Red Wings another top-six forward and will boost their offense and power play. Goaltender Ville Husso has been the Red Wings’ most important player, but they’ve used him more than they would have liked (23 starts out of 32 games). The Red Wings’ top defensive pairing of Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot has been intact since the start of training camp. “I think he’s probably fighting a little bit of confidence,” Lalonde said.

Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a four-point game from Erik Karlsson to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-4.

The Detroit Red Wings avoided a Thursday arbitration hearing with Jake Walman, signing the 26-year-old defenseman today to a one-year contract worth $1.05 million. Walman, 26, had goals and four assists in 19 games with the Red Wings after being acquired from St. Louis on March 21, along with Oskar Sundqvist and a 2023 second-round pick, for Nick Leddy. Walman (6-2, 215) has appeared in 74 career games, picking up four goals and eight assists. Restricted free agent Filip Zadina is the lone Red Wing who has yet to sign for 2022-23. More: Red Wings announce dates for Prospects Tournament, training camp

The Detroit Red Wings made qualifying offers to three pending restricted free agents before Monday’s deadline, retaining their rights, while parting ways with several others. The Red Wings, as expected, qualified Filip Zadina and Jake Walman, as well as Chase Pearson. He had no goals and four assists in 19 games after being acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline. Pearson, 24, is a checking-line center who appeared in three NHL games late in the season (no points). Pearson could replace Stephens on the Red Wings’ roster.

Jack Roslovic had three goals, including the winner at 3:19 of overtime, and added an assist to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Detroit Red Wings 5-4.

Oskar Sundqvist and Jake Walman were on the plane Monday in St. Louis, preparing to depart for Washington, when they got a call from Blues general manager Doug Armstrong telling them they had been traded to the Detroit Red Wings. It was the start of a hectic 20 hours that culminated Tuesday in their first Red Wings practice prior to their debut tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Philadelphia Flyers (7:30, Bally Sports Detroit). “Get off, find your suitcase and your stuff and right after that (Red Wings GM Steve) Yzerman called and welcomed me and said there was someone that wanted to talk to me. “(Former Red Wings defenseman and current Washington Capital) Nick Jensen has done a really good job of that over his career. But it’s a new chapter now and we’re ready to go.”More: Steve Yzerman defers comment on coach Jeff Blashill

On Monday, he sent defenseman Nick Leddy to St. Louis for bottom-six center Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman and a 2023 second-round pick. “I’m really not. “He was playing behind some pretty good players in St. Louis,” Yzerman said. “For what’s it worth, we’re gotten rave reviews on his character and his popularity in the locker room in St. Louis. “They’re good players, good people, they like playing here and they’ve played very well for us,” Yzerman said.

The Detroit Red Wings have made a trade with the St. Louis Blues ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

The Detroit Red Wings have recouped the second-round pick they dealt to get defenseman Nick Leddy in the offseason, and also added a couple of players. The Red Wings today acquired center Oskar Sundqvist and defenseman Jake Walman, along with a second-round selection in 2023, from the St. Louis Blues for Leddy and Luke Witkowski. Walman (6-2, 215) is a left-shooter who has appeared in 32 games this season (three goals, three assists). He has appeared in 121 playoff games (seven goals, 26 assists). Leddy is the final year of his contract ($5.5 million cap hit) and will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.

Nathan Walker scored his first career hat trick and fourth-string goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in a shootout, and the Florida Panthers continued their string of comebacks by rallying from three one-goal deficits to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3.

Players testing positive for the coronavirus late in the NHL's regular season and at the start of the playoffs affected multiple teams.

The NHL has cleared the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights after virus testing errors.

Several St. Louis Blues players who returned positive COVID-19 tests have been cleared to play in Game 2 on Wednesday night against Colorado after the results from a lab were investigated with follow-up tests coming back negative.

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)The NHL is taking another step forward in data, analytics, and puck and player tracking. The league has reached an agreement with Amazon Web Services to put all its video and data on the cloud. AdNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Amazon Web Services CEO Andy Jassy unveiled the deal on NBC Sports Network late Wednesday. Later this season, fans looking up stats on the NHL's website will get corresponding video clips and vice versa. “It kind of melts your mind with the number of opportunities that are sitting in front of us.”___More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports