JOE VELENO

“He’s going to feel more comfortable as time goes on. He keeps plays alive on the forecheck, he’s good around the net. I think it’s going to be a really good experience for him.”Said Larkin: “He’s going to do really well. He’s going to go on a run. I’m really happy for him in that sense.”More: The news on Robby Fabbri appears to be good

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings did a decent job containing a pair of league MVPs on Tuesday, only to be done in by two fourth-liners. The Red Wings, back from a 10-day break, fell to 21-20-8. But the Red Wings didn’t generate enough offense despite getting chances and went 0 for 5 on the power play. Tyler Bertuzzi and Joe Veleno scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings had killed a pair of penalties preceding that goal.

LAS VEGAS — Ville Husso made 33 saves and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the scuffling Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Lucas Raymond, Dominik Kubalik and Joe Veleno scored for the Red Wings, who had lost six of eight. The Red Wings struck early, scoring 2:45 in when Dylan Larkin delivered a beautiful pass to Raymond in front. Oskar Sundqvist set up Kubalik for the go-ahead goal on a power play, and Jordan Oesterle’s pass to Veleno put the Red Wings ahead 3-1. The Golden Knights cut their deficit 3-2 on a 6-on-5 with 41.5 seconds left on Karlsson’s redirect of Jack Eichel’s shot.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings took too many penalties Saturday and didn’t do a good enough job killing them. The Ottawa Senators scored three power-play goals and added two shorthanded tallies in a 6-3 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (13-11-6) have dropped three in a row in regulation for the first time this season and are 0-4-1 in their past five. It turned into a six-on-four when the Red Wings went on the power play with 3:17 to play. Jake Walman’s shot deflected in off Erne to put the Red Wings back on top at 14:56.

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.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings hung tough with the New York Rangers for more than two periods Thursday before being doomed by a disastrous three-minute stretch. The Rangers scored four goals in a span of 2:57 in the third period to snap a tie and went on to blow out the Red Wings 8-2 at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (7-4-3) had their four-game points streak snapped at 3-0-1. Joe Veleno and Lucas Raymond scored for the Red Wings. Raymond put the Red Wings ahead 2-1 at 7:33 of the second, blasting in a one-timer off a feed from Larkin.

Dominik Kubalik had a goal and two assists as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1.

DETROIT – Elmer Soderblom was the 159th player selected in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Now he is one of 23 players on the Detroit Red Wings’ season-opening roster and likely will be one of the 12 forwards in the lineup Friday against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). The Red Wings trimmed their roster before Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline and Soderblom and fellow young forward Joe Veleno, players who were on the bubble, made the cut. Prior to the roster being set, coach Derek Lalonde spoke to areas Soderblom, 21, needs improvement. Hopefully, I can represent it well.”Red Wings’ 23-man roster:Forwards (14): Tyler Bertuzzi, Andrew Copp, Adam Erne, Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Larkin, David Perron, Michael Rasmussen, Lucas Raymond, Elmer Soderblom, Oskar Sundqvist, Pius Suter, Joe Veleno, Jakub Vrana, Filip Zadina.

The Detroit Red Wings loaded their lineup with regulars and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs’ B team 4-2 Friday in the home preseason finale at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (3-4-0) bounced back from a two-goal first-period deficit. Veleno put the Red Wings ahead 3-2 at 8:13 of the third period, firing in a shot from the flank while Dominik Kubalik provided a net-front screen. Veleno appeared in 66 NHL games last season, but his waiver-exempt status gives the Red Wings the option of sending him to Grand Rapids if he’s not going to play regularly in Detroit. The Red Wings will dress only a handful of regulars while the Leafs are expected to ice close to their normal roster.

DETROIT – After putting on weight to gain strength last summer, Joe Veleno shed some pounds this offseason to get quicker. The better he skates, the better his chances of making the Detroit Red Wings season-opening roster, he believes. “I think the game now has just gotten a lot faster,” Veleno said. Veleno played 66 games with the Red Wings last season (eight goals, seven assists) because of their rash of injuries. The Red Wings have a logjam of third- and fourth-line forwards, including a pair of centers in Pius Suter and Michael Rasmussen who are ahead of Veleno on the depth chart.

Now the Detroit Red Wings will see what he can do in a prime role. “I think he’s had decent opportunity through the season, but this is even (more) increased. Ultimately, Joe Veleno needs to establish that he’s a good two-way player before he worries about more offense. If the Red Wings aren’t satisfied, other first-line center options are moving Pius Suter up from the second line or giving Michael Rasmussen a look. The Red Wings in recent weeks have opted for Taro Hirose, Kyle Criscuolo, Chase Pearson and Riley Barber instead of Jonatan Berggren.

This is a good time for the Detroit Red Wings to take a closer look at some of their younger players – expand their ice time, move them up in the lineup, see what they do on special teams. So now you got 18 games left and some young guys, (due to) injuries, are needed in more prime roles. The Red Wings (25-31-7) host Tampa Bay (39-18-6) on Saturday (12:30, Bally Sports Detroit). Guys are going to have to go out and play against good players, like you do when you go on the road against Pittsburgh.”The Red Wings visit the Penguins on Sunday. Memories of fight nightBlashill grew up in Michigan a huge Red Wings fan and recalls their memorable fight night with bitter rival Colorado 25 years ago on Saturday.

Oskar Sundqvist, in his Red Wings debut, scored a key empty-net goal with 2:51 remaining. The Red Wings (26-30-7) swept the three-game season series with the Flyers (20-32-11). The Flyers scored twice in the second period to cut their deficit to 3-2 and had a few quality chances to tie it before Vrana scored his second of the game with 1:09 remaining in the period. The Red Wings got off to a good start, scoring twice in the first period and adding a goal early in the second. Oscar Lindblom broke in alone and scored at 7:56, capping a rush and cutting the Red Wings’ lead to 3-2.

Yanni Gourde scored two of Seattle’s four goals in the third period, including the winner with 6:47 remaining, and the Kraken rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings had a two-goal lead in the third period Saturday despite being thoroughly outplayed. The Red Wings (25-30-7) were a step too slow and on the defensive all night on the final stop of a four-game trip, getting outshot 42-23. The Red Wings opened the scoring seconds after killing a five-on-three power play. The Red Wings have opened the scoring in consecutive games, after allowing the first goal in their previous nine. The Kraken scored twice in a span of 2:44 midway through the third period to tie it 2-2.

The Detroit Red Wings claimed defenseman Olli Juolevi on waivers Sunday from the Florida Panthers. In addition, the club assigned center Joe Veleno to the Grand Rapids Griffins as Jakub Vrana’s return to the lineup nears. Acquiring the left-shooting Juolevi gives Detroit nine defensemen, so this move could be a prelude to a deal before the March 21 trade deadline. Juolevi (6-2, 182) could be the latest reclamation project for Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. More: Red Wings must apply lessons learned from tough seven-game stretch

Mikhail Sergachev scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period on a power play and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1.

Mitchell Marner had four goals and two assists, including a natural hat trick during the first 9:19 of the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs withstood a third-period rally to down the Detroit Red Wings 10-7.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have utilized two breaks in the schedule this month to send Joe Veleno to Grand Rapids for more minutes, more puck touches and some power play and penalty kill time. It is part of the development process for the 22-year-old center who has been in the Red Wings’ lineup every game since mid-December. Being better defensively, having better stick and being more aware of my own end. “You hopefully put him in a position where when he does get final clearance to play, he’s going to hit the ground running. pic.twitter.com/zr2dD7bfUv — Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) February 25, 2022More: Red Wings still sorting out who fits best with Moritz Seider

Joe Veleno has been a fixture in the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup since mid-December, playing in the past 22 games. If Blashill opts to insert Rowney into the fourth-line center spot, between Givani Smith and Sam Gagner, the Red Wings might opt to keep Veleno in the AHL for now. Veleno, 22, has four goals and seven points in 35 games with Detroit, averaging 12:15 in ice time. However, if Veleno stays in Grand Rapids he’ll log more ice time in all situations, which could further aid his development. “Makes good reads in chaos, which to be a better defensive team you need that,” Blashill said.

Gemel Smith’s time as a teammate with brother Givani with the Detroit Red Wings was short-lived. Tampa Bay on Saturday claimed Gemel Smith on waivers from the Red Wings, who had picked up the 27-year-center from the Lightning off waivers on Jan. 19. Smith appeared in only three games (one assist, five penalty minutes) for Detroit, logging fewer than six minutes in two of them. The Red Wings waived him on Friday for roster flexibility and the ability send him to the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins if needed. Veleno was assigned to Grand Rapids for tonight’s game against Rockford at Van Andel Arena.

Phillip Danault scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings finished off a highly successful six-game trip with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Phillip Danault scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings finished off a highly successful six-game trip with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

The Kings (24-16-7) outshot the Red Wings 45-25 while wrapping up a six-game road trip (4-0-2). This was the Red Wings’ final game before the All-Star break. Tyler Bertuzzi scored his career-high 22nd goal while Michael Rasmussen and Joe Veleno also scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings considered challenging that Kaliyev knocked the puck down with a high stick but decided against it. Smith fired up the crowd in the third period by fighting Brendan Lemieux, the son of former Red Wings’ nemesis Claude.

Is it better for Joe Veleno’s development to play fourth-line minutes with virtually no time on special teams with the Detroit Red Wings, or should he be playing on the top line with the Grand Rapids Griffins, logging a lot of ice time in all situations? The Red Wings are taking it day by day. I’ve been totally fine with his progress.”The Red Wings recalled Veleno on Nov. 15 after Mitchell Stephens suffered a long-term lower-body injury. “Ben (Griffins coach Simon) thought he played better the second game than the first game,” Blashill said. Blashill said it hasn’t been determined when he’ll join the Red Wings.

Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings envisioned Filip Zadina playing on the top line with Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi in training camp before it quickly became apparent rookie Lucas Raymond was more effective there. Zadina has gone from first line to second line to third line to healthy scratch in a matter of months, not the trajectory the Red Wings envisioned their No. Whenever Zadina is back, he will feel more urgency to produce, knowing his spot in the lineup isn’t guaranteed. The Red Wings selected Zadina sixth overall, one spot before Vancouver took Michigan defenseman Quinn Hughes, who has quickly become a star. He’s just got to stay with it.”More: Several Red Wings stepped up in key win before road trip

DETROIT – Something needs to change on the Detroit Red Wings power play, whether it’s moving players into different spots, replacing one or two with others, or just better execution with the same cast. The Red Wings (15-15-3) face the San Jose Sharks (17-15-1) Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). That’ll be up to him to show us.”Six of Veleno’s 15 career goals with the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins have come on the power play. “I’ve played mostly everywhere on the power play the last couple of years. More: Red Wings not pleased with their physical response

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team in 26 years to score seven goals in three straight games with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team in 26 years to score seven goals in three straight games with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

The Colorado Avalanche are by far the most potent offensive team in the NHL, capable of scoring goals in bunches, as the Detroit Red Wings discovered on Friday. The Red Wings (13-12-3) have lost three in a row by a combined count of 18-7, all to Western Conference clubs. The Avalanche (15-7-2) entered the game averaging 4.26 goals per game. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his 100th career goal the Red Wings, who also got goals from Joe Veleno and Filip Hronek. After falling behind 3-0 less than 11 minutes into the game, the Red Wings battled back with goals from Namestnikov at 19:07 of the first and Veleno at 3:21 of the second.

Moritz Seider scored 3:33 into overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Islanders 4-3 Saturday night, handing New York its 10th straight loss.

“This is a big opportunity,” Veleno said. I think he’s done a good job at times. “I think he’s got the opportunity to play (top six) because he’s been accountable defensively, and he’s got enough skill to play up,” Blashill said. “But I think he’s a good-sized body, he’s strong. That’s an area that can continue to improve, but I think he’s done a good job for us.”Danny DeKeyser returned to practice Friday and is available Saturday.

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.

The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that defenseman Troy Stecher (wrist) and center Mitchell Stephens (lower body) will be out through the Olympic break.

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves on a three-game losing streak for the second time this season, and try to end their rough road trip on a high note when they take on the struggling Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. Detroit was outshout once again, and giving up four goals in the second period certainly did not help either. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamYet, the Red Wings have a good shot to break their schneid when they take on the worst team in the NHL at the moment. It will also be the Red Wings’ first trip to Glendale since March of the 2018-19 season. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWho: Detroit Red Wings (8-9-2) vs. Arizona Coyotes (2-13-2)When: Saturday, November 20Time: 8:00 p.m.

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.

The Detroit Red Wings’ defensive issues continued Thursday during what has been a miserable road trip. The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals in the second period and went on to defeat Detroit 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena. The Red Wings (8-9-2) embarked on the trip with some momentum, having won four of five. The Red Wings had a strong first period, outshooting Vegas 13-8, but the frame ended scoreless. The Red Wings played catch-up the rest of the way.

Joe Veleno’s third stint with the Detroit Red Wings could be an extended stay and a chance to establish himself in the NHL. The Red Wings recalled Veleno from the Grand Rapids Griffins and placed Mitchell Stephens on injured reserve Monday, ahead of tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit Plus). The Red Wings (8-6-2) are 4-1-0 in their past five. “If he chooses either of the other routes (including surgery), he’s going to have to take significant time off. So, we’ll see.”More: Red Wings ride momentum into four-game trip

Pius Suter and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2.

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.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will not participate in Tuesday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to personal reasons, the team announced.

That is more than any rookie Detroit Red Wings defenseman has accumulated after nine games, one more than Nicklas Lidstrom. There was little question coming into the season that Seider, the sixth overall pick in 2019, was NHL-ready. But you want to minimize those unforced errors, those plays that don’t need to happen, and maximize his positive plays.”The Red Wings (4-3-2) are getting many positive plays from rookies. In addition to Seider and Raymond, Joe Veleno scored a goal and assisted on another in his Red Wings season debut Saturday, after being recalled from Grand Rapids. “We want guys that are going to help us win hockey games, whether they’re young or old.”More: Joe Veleno gets lift from Steve Yzerman and then shines in Red Wings season debut

Joe Veleno’s journey to Saturday’s game might have been more nerve-wracking than his Detroit Red Wings season debut. I guess I have a story I can tell in the future.”The Red Wings recalled Veleno because they were short two forwards. “I thought I worked extremely hard in the summer and worked on my game and worked on my physique. But the Red Wings wanted him to start in Grand Rapids and log a lot of ice time in all situations rather than have a limited role in Detroit. It sounds like he’s done a good job down there.”More: Defensive mistakes, late-period goals cost Red Wings

John Tavares had a goal and two assists and Petr Mrazek made 26 saves for his first victory with Toronto in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.

Joe Veleno made a significant impact Saturday in his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings, but the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 5-4 victory at Scotiabank Arena. The Red Wings needed to bring up Veleno because they were short two forwards. The Red Wings entered the game 4 for 31 on the power play (12.9 percent). These teams hadn’t met since the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, when Toronto won all three games from the Red Wings, outscoring them 15-3. It was the start of a four-game trip for the Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings have recalled center Joe Veleno from the Grand Rapids Griffins. The 30th pick in the 2018 draft, Veleno had one goal during a five-game stint with the Red Wings near the end of last season. Former Red Wing Petr Mrazek is expected to start in goal tonight for Toronto (3-4-1). The Red Wings (4-2-2) are expected to start Thomas Greiss in net. More: Red Wings’ sacrifice, commitment apparent during late shift

The Detroit Red Wings would prefer Joe Veleno continue his development as a top-line player with the Grand Rapids Griffins rather than be a bottom-six NHL forward to start the 2021-22 season. That is why the Red Wings assigned Veleno to Grand Rapids Monday, setting their season-opening 23-man roster. Veleno and Lucas Raymond, who made the roster, were the last remaining waiver-exempt forwards in camp. The Red Wings also assigned forwards Riley Barber and Taro Hirose to the Griffins after they cleared waivers. The Red Wings earlier today announced that right wing Bobby Ryan was released from his professional tryout.

The Detroit Red Wings played their eighth and final exhibition game in 11 days Saturday afternoon, missing several regulars due to injuries. It’s good for evaluation purposes.”The Red Wings (4-4 in preseason) open the regular season Thursday against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. We’ll make (roster) decisions when we have to make decisions and not before that.”The Red Wings might be inclined to sign veteran right wing Bobby Ryan, in camp on a tryout. The Red Wings have several young players pushing for job, mostly notably former first-round picks Joe Veleno and Lucas Raymond, who are waiver-exempt, and Taro Hirose, who is not waiver-exempt. Bobby Ryan has played a lot, Veleno has played a lot.

Joe Veleno has had a good preseason, according to Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill. “I think there’s a lot of guys kind of in that mix and then it’s that next step that’s more important – ready to help an NHL team be way better. How do you help the Detroit Red Wings be a way better team, not just how can you make our team? The Red Wings (4-3-0) played against a team consisting mostly of minor league players, so it wasn’t the ideal test. The Red Wings won’t keep Veleno around as an extra forward or if he isn’t getting decent ice time.

DETROIT – Joe Veleno snapped a tie late in the third period and assisted on another goal Thursday to lift the Detroit Red Wings past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena. Thomas Greiss made 22 saves for the Red Wings (4-3-0). The Red Wings led 1-0 after the first period on Suter’s second preseason goal, coming two seconds after a power play expired. The Red Wings wrap up the preseason Saturday at Buffalo (3 p.m.). The Red Wings released forwards Turner Elson, Jon Martin, Dominik Shine, Tyler Spezia, Kirill Tyutyayev, Hayden Verbeek and Dennis Yan from their professional tryouts.

The Detroit Red Wings transitioned a bit to youth last season, expanding roles for Filip Hronek, Filip Zadina and Michael Rasmussen. Their first look at the full team – or most of it – comes Thursday when training camp begins at Centre I.C.E. “We’re moving younger players into the lineup. Yzerman said the competition for a few roster spots, ice time and roles makes for an interesting camp. “Ultimately, these younger players are getting more increased roles or taking the roles of some veterans,” Yzerman said.

Raymond leads the Detroit Red Wings with three goals, displaying some of the skills and hockey sense that made him the fourth overall selection in 2020. “He’s good a good knack for the game, good hockey sense. He’s easy to talk to, build chemistry with.”Responding to chippy playThe Red Wings anticipated a physical game Saturday, and that’s what they got. That shows a little bit of mental fortitude on his part, a little bit of resilience. But he was fine tonight.”Jared Bednar, a fourth-round pick in 2020 (107th) will start tonight for the Red Wings.

Buddies Lucas Raymond and Jonatan Berggren worked well together in their first Prospects Tournament game, along with center Joe Veleno. Of course, each is trying to make the Detroit Red Wings roster out of training camp and the preseason. Wherever they start, Raymond and Berggren have brought some much-needed skill and scoring ability to the organization. “I think (Raymond and Berggren) are great together. Maybe that was a point that made me more (productive).”Raymond said of Berggren: “He’s an extremely skilled player.

The message we are receiving here is simple: Seider is beyond playing in the prospects tournament. Nothing more, nothing less.

First-round picks Joe Veleno, Lucas Raymond and Sebastian Cossa are among the Detroit Red Wings prospects participating in this year’s NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City. Arena from Sept. 16-20, preceding the main Red Wings training camp from Sept. 23-28. The Red Wings will play three games: Sept. 16 vs. Dallas (7 p.m.), Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis (7 p.m.) and Sept. 19 vs. Columbus (6 p.m.). Here is the Red Wings’ prospects tournament roster:Forwards: Jonatan Berggren, Cameron Butler, Davis “T-Bone” Codd, Patrick Curry, Cross Hanas, Chase Pearson, Lucas Raymond, Luke Toporowski, Kirill Tyutyayev, Joe Veleno, Hayden Verbeek, Cooper Walker, Pasquale Zito. More: Confidence, strength key to Joe Veleno’s pursuit of Red Wings job

The Detroit Red Wings liked what they saw from Joe Veleno during a brief season-ending audition. He still is waiver-exempt, so he will remain on the Red Wings roster only if he is playing regularly, not as an extra. Having played in the American League, I thought (Griffins coach) Ben Simon’s staff did a really good job with him. I think Shawn Horcoff and the development staff has done a really good job with him, pushing him to get better at certain things, going back to when he was playing junior. Now the steps get harder as you try to continue to move up the pyramid of hockey.”More: Projecting Red Wings’ season-opening lines, defense pairs

Valtteri Filppula has signed with Geneve-Servette HC of the Swiss National League. 🇨🇭

Player development in Grand Rapids will be especially vital to the Detroit Red Wings’ rebuilding efforts the next few seasons. When they’re ready, they’re ready. “I think you do more damage when you bring a kid up too soon before they’re ready. When they’re starting to dominate, that’s when you know they’re ready and you bring them up. They’re all on board.”More: Red Wings part ways with veteran center

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.

The Detroit Red Wings have Dylan Larkin and hope Joe Veleno eventually will work his way into the top six one day. Picking sixth Friday during the first round of the draft, the Red Wings might have an opportunity to select one of several highly rated centers, including Michigan’s Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson. “I really admire the way Ryan Getzlaf plays,” McTavish said. He said he has spoken to about three-quarters of NHL teams, including the Red Wings. McTavish’s unrelenting work rate makes him a constant threat without the puck.”More:Red Wings might be intrigued by Kent Johnson’s skillsTiming could be right for Red Wings to take goalie with top pickDylan Guenther would upgrade skill level in organizationWilliam Eklund would bring speed, energy to Red WingsTwo-way center from Michigan could appeal to Red WingsRed Wings might have shot at latest Hughes brotherWill this big defenseman be available to Red Wings?

Thomas Greiss made 22 saves and the Detroit Reds Wings rallied with three goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2.

Joe Veleno has gained valuable experience finishing the season with the Detroit Red Wings, and a boost of confidence Friday by scoring his first NHL goal. “I think a lot of guys want to make some good last impressions, so we got something to play for,” Veleno said. “I want to have an opening spot next year and start off with the Wings and stay here the whole season. It launched a three-goal outburst in the second period that led the Red Wings past the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 at Nationwide Arena. “It was a great play, good puck movement,” Veleno said.

Joe Veleno scored his first NHL goal in his fifth game for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Friday at Columbus.

Jakub Vrana scored what proved to be the winning goal and added an assist. The Red Wings (19-27-9) moved one point ahead of Columbus (17-26-12) into seventh place in the Central Division. The Red Wings scored three unanswered goals in near-rapid fire fashion to take a 3-2 lead in the second period. They had scored only three goals in their previous five games, since a 7-3 victory over Dallas on April 22. It was his 18th goal of the season, his seventh in 10 games with the Red Wings.

Blake Coleman scored 16 seconds into the game, Mikhail Sergachev added another goal early in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1.

The Detroit Red Wings were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on May 2, 2021.

I think the main attribute that sticks out through his first three NHL games is his strength. Veleno is a strong 21-year-old.

The Detroit Red Wings’ final two home games this weekend will have significant playoff seeding implications for the Tampa Bay Lightning. For the Red Wings, the matchups present more growth opportunities for younger players like Michael Rasmussen, Evgeny Svechnikov, Dennis Cholowski, Filip Zadina and Joe Veleno. The Red Wings (17-26-9) need to win one of their four remaining games – they wrap up with a pair at Columbus next Friday and Saturday – to exceed last season’s win total in significantly fewer games (71 in 2019-20). The Red Wings have scored only three goals in their past two games and will be without key forwards Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, Robby Fabbri, Bobby Ryan and Adam Erne. Jakub Vrana has six goals and seven points in seven games as a Red Wing.

Jakub Vrana scored his sixth goal in seven games with the Detroit Red Wings, but that was it for the offense in a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings (17-25-9, 43 points) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (32-10-7, 71 points): 7 p.m.; PNC Arena; Bally Sports Detroit-plus; WWJ-AM (950).

The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets will be seeing a lot of each other over the final two weeks of the season in their competition to avoid the Central Division cellar. Three of the Red Wings’ remaining six games are at Columbus, including tonight’s contest at Nationwide Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit Plus). The Red Wings (17-25-8) are two points ahead of the Blue Jackets (15-25-10). The Red Wings were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Monday when Nashville defeated Florida. But the Red Wings also could move up several spots, lowering their odds of winning the lottery or winding up with a top-two pick.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are eager to see how Joe Veleno looks as an NHL center before the season winds down. Veleno, after taking part in several optional practices and gameday skates, experienced his first full practice with the Red Wings on Monday. The Red Wings have six games remaining and Veleno, the 30th overall pick in 2018, figures to play extensively. Hronek and Marc Staal are the only Red Wings who have played all 50 games. More: Red Wings seeking long-term solution at center

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury, the team announced Friday.

The Mantha trade is giving us a better view of the rebuild timeline. It’s time to step back and consider what the “Yzerplan” looks like now that the deadline has passed.

Joe Veleno is being recalled to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins after his Swedish pro league season came to an end.

Yesterday I wrote a story about the Detroit Red Wings being in the mix for a top Finnish defenseman. Oliwer Kaski, 23, could be Steve Yzerman's first signing as Red Wings general manager, I wrote. In fact, Joe Veleno was Yzerman's first signing earlier this month. If you have not signed up for my Red Wings newsletter and you like to follow the team, please sign up now. I will provide coverage including:Constant updates about Steve Yzerman and his moves as the new Red Wings GMWhat to watch in this summer's draftFun -- really, for me it's all about having fun as a fan of hockeySign up for the newsletter here.