MAGNUS HELLBERG

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

Lucas Raymond scored in the fourth round of the shootout Tuesday and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 at the Enterprise Center to snap a three-game losing streak. Filip Zadina scored for the Red Wings (31-30-9). Each team scored twice in the first period and neither converted in the second, third or overtime. The Red Wings tied it twice in the first. More: Red Wings’ former Blues brace for homecoming

The Boston Bruins became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff berth this season.

Magnus Hellberg stopped all 25 shots he faced through two periods Saturday, but the New York Islanders scored four unanswered goals in the third period and defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at UBS Arena. The Red Wings (28-25-8) are winless in five (0-4-1) as their playoff hopes continue to dwindle. They are seven points behind the Islanders (32-25-8), who hold the first wild card spot, and six behind Pittsburgh, which sits in the second spot. Dylan Larkin’s power-play goal, his 23rd, with 1:01 remaining in the second period opened the scoring. Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves for the Islanders, who outshot Detroit 36-23.

The Detroit Red Wings were too loose defensively Monday, and the Ottawa Senators capitalized. The Red Wings (28-23-8, 64 points) have lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time since Jan. 27-Feb. 7. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde opted to start backup Magnus Hellberg, who usually plays the second night on back-to-backs. Tyler Bertuzzi and David Perron scored for the Red Wings. Perron’s power-play goal, his 15th, put the Red Wings ahead 2-1 at 5:11 of the second.

Magnus Hellberg will make his second appearance in a month and Lucas Raymond will play his first game in more than two weeks tonight when the Detroit Red Wings play the first of back-to-back games in Ottawa. The Red Wings (28-22-8, 64 points) are among six teams competing for two wild card playoff spots separated by five points. We just have to keep playing like that.”The Red Wings are 13-10-5 on the road, just one win short of their total away from home last season (14-24-3). Ottawa has a strong power play, home and away, ranked fifth overall at 25 percent. “I think it’s just mentality, it’s just approach, how you handle a road game,” Lalonde said.

- After another big win against a Canadian opponent, the Detroit Red Wings continue their road trip, stateside, on Saturday night, as they faceoff against the mightily-improved Seattle Kraken. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Red Wings come into Seattle for just the second time ever on their longest win streak of the season. This will be the first of two meetings this season between the Red Wings and Kraken, with Detroit hosting Seattle next month. In their first pair of matchups last season, the Wings and Kraken split their regular season series, with the home team winning on both occasions. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveNHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (26-20-8) vs. Calgary Flames (25-18-11)When: Saturday, February 18Time: 10:30 p.m.

The Detroit Red Wings were sluggish in the first period Thursday. What seemed like fantasy a couple of weeks ago now is reality – the Red Wings (25-20-8) are the thick of the playoff chase. The Red Wings haven’t won six in a row since late in the 2018-19 season and Perron’s message is to “keep the foot on the gas.”“You can’t ease off,” he said. The Red Wings are 8 for 18 on the power play during this streak, moving up to 14th in the NHL at 21.9 percent. I think our guys, it kind of woke them up a little bit.”More: Red Wings pulled in same direction with Larkin, Seider leading the way

Dominik Kubalik scored twice, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

The Detroit Red Wings have quickly closed the gap in the playoff race. Strong performances from several players Thursday lifted the Red Wings past the Calgary Flames 5-2 at the Saddledome for their fifth consecutive victory, a season-high. The Red Wings swept the Western Canada portion of their season-long five-game trip and all five victories in this run have come against Western Canada clubs. The Red Wings scored twice on the power play, which has converted in five consecutive games, going 8 for 18. Kubalik’s second of the game and 16th of the season snapped a 2-2 tie at 15:21 of the second period, giving the Red Wings the lead for good.

DETROIT – Ville Husso will make his 33rd start tonight for the Detroit Red Wings when they face the San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). Many goaltenders play 60-plus games a season, but this is unchartered territory for Husso. It’s a balancing act for the Red Wings. The Red Wings need their back-up to play more consistently to take some of the burden off Husso. More offense neededThe Red Wings (19-18-8) had scored 23 goals in six games before Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Flyers.

When the Detroit Red Wings waived Alex Nedeljkovic on Sunday and assigned him to the Grand Rapids Griffins the following day after he cleared, it did not settle their backup goaltending situation. The Red Wings might not have seen the last of Nedeljkovic, especially if Magnus Hellberg experiences more games like Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout loss in Arizona. The Red Wings got goals less than a minute apart in the third period from Pius Suter (4:57) and David Perron (5:49) to take a 3-1 lead. The Red Wings (18-17-8) have lost three in a row (0-2-1) but believe they deserved a better fate after outshooting the Coyotes 40-23 and getting many quality chances against Connor Ingram, who helped Arizona snap a nine-game losing streak in front of 4,600 mostly Red Wings fans at Mullet Arena on the campus of Arizona State. More: Red Wings wary of over-using Ville Husso

TEMPE, Ariz. — Nick Schmaltz and Nick Bjugstad scored on Arizona’s first two shootout attempts and the Coyotes beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night to end a nine-game losing streak. Ingram has started two straight games for the first time this season. Pius Suter and David Perron also scored for the Red Wings in the second game of a back-to-back. After a sluggish first two periods, each team scored twice in a 3:03 span early in the third. Magnus Hellberg made 20 saves for the Red Wings in his first start in five games.

DETROIT – Ville Husso has been the Detroit Red Wings’ most invaluable player the first half of the season, no question. He had appeared in only 55 games over two NHL seasons before joining the Red Wings in the offseason but believes he was prepared for the grind. “I learned a lot from last year, playing a lot of games,” Husso said before this trip. Whatever happens, win or lose, move onto the next one.”The Red Wings entered the season expecting Husso and Alex Nedeljkovic to split the workload. The Red Wings hope Hellberg (2-3-0, 2.82 GAA, .892 save percentage) plays well enough to give Husso more of a breather.

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic cleared waivers on Monday, providing the club with some roster flexibility. The Red Wings opted to keep Magnus Hellberg as their backup to Ville Husso. He rejoined the Red Wings for practice on Sunday before being waived. Nedeljkovic hasn’t appeared in a game for the Red Wings since Dec. 8, a 5-1 loss at Florida. More: Red Wings’ first half grades

Nedeljkovic will be back with the Detroit Red Wings this week or next. Vrana is only 26 but clearly does not fit into the Red Wings’ future plans. Unlike Vrana, Nedeljkovic remains in good standing with the Red Wings. Nedeljkovic hadn’t played since Dec. 8 and given his struggles with the Red Wings (2-4-2, .409 GAA, .880 save percentage), this was a much-needed stint to regain his rhythm and build confidence. The Red Wings can’t keep three goalies for the remainder of the season.

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday assigned goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to the Grand Rapids Griffins for conditioning. Nedeljkovic hasn’t played since Dec. 8 (5-1 loss at Florida) while struggling to find consistency. The conditioning stint can last for a maximum two weeks. Hellberg is 2-2-0, with aa 2.74 GAA and .897 save percentage this season between Detroit and Ottawa. More: Red Wings waive Jakub Vrana in surprise move to be roster-compliant

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are hopeful Robby Fabbri will be cleared to make his season debut Wednesday. Coach Derek Lalonde said the young forwards who’ve played well, especially of late, need not worry. I think fortunately, it’s going to be a tough decision. It may not even be the correct decision, but obviously something will shake down here in the next 24-48 hours.”Even if the Red Wings waive a goalie, Lalonde still will have to decide which forward comes out of the lineup. The Red Wings will have more tough roster decisions later this month when Tyler Bertuzzi (broken hand) and Filip Zadina (broken leg) return.

DETROIT – A two-minute stretch early in the third period Saturday showed the Detroit Red Wings what they hope to be seeing for many years. Several young Red Wings ignited a three-goal outburst in a span of 1:55 that propelled them to a 4-2 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. “Razor’s goal, Berggren made a really sneaky play on the half-wall to get the puck to the point and obviously Elmer finishing (his goal). And Sodes gets a big goal.”Raymond overcome penaltiesLucas Raymond sat in the penalty box for six minutes in the second period following a double-minor for high-sticking and an interference call. “Huge save in the second period, might have been his next shot (after their second goal).

Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings scored three times in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the third period to beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2.

DETROIT – Digging themselves a hole and staging rallies was the theme for the Detroit Red Wings this week. The Red Wings stormed back from a two-goal deficit Saturday and defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena to close out the calendar year. Magnus Hellberg, making his third start this season for the Red Wings, against the team he won a game with earlier this season, stopped 21 shots. The Red Wings improved to 16-12-7. The Red Wings erased a four-goal deficit to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday.

Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory.

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.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, including a long-distance empty netter, and Matt Dumba notched his third goal of the year as the Minnesota Wild won 4-1 on Wednesday over the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings pulled Hellberg with just over three minutes remaining in the third period but couldn’t break through with the extra attacker. In the second period, Reaves earned his first fight in a Wild sweater after Ben Chiarot hit him up high. Dumba took a nifty backhand pass from Jordan Greenway to make it a 2-0 game at the 8:02 mark of the second period. A fan threw an octopus on the ice late in the third period, a tradition at Red Wings home games.

DETROIT – With Alex Nedeljkovic struggling, could Magnus Hellberg get a look as the Detroit Red Wings’ back-up goaltender? But coach Derek Lalonde said Hellberg is an option. Hellberg is ready following a four-game conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins. “We’ll see what happens,” Hellberg said Monday, after rejoining the Red Wings for practice. You can nit-pick on each goal, but he was ready to play that game.”More: Will Bertuzzi, Berggren, Hellberg stick around?

The Detroit Red Wings have dropped two in a row but did well to earn five of a possible eight points during a tough trip that ended Saturday with a 3-2 overtime loss in Dallas. That probably would be the case even if the Red Wings are in the thick of the playoff chase. The Red Wings might have been hesitant to move Bertuzzi in the past, when they lacked depth and offensive talent. A: Soderblom, as you know by now, was assigned to Grand Rapids on Friday after being activated from injured reserve. Ultimately, the Red Wings might have to roll the dice and waive him and hope he clears.

- The Grand Rapids Griffins wrapped up their five-game homestand on Wednesday, before making their way up to the northeast for a pair of inter-conference matchups last week. After the season, Olkinuora, who looked up to the looks of Mikka Kiprusoff and Ed Belfour, decided that he wanted one more shot at the NHL. Grand Rapids finally broke through late in the third period, with Chiasson finding the back of the net for the first time as a Griffin. Stream Griffins hockey live: AHL.TVPACKING IT INThe final game of the week was anything but ideal for the Griffins. Check out more Grand Rapids Griffins’ articles on MLiveUPCOMING SCHEDULE (Home games in BOLD)You can watch and listen to the Griffins all season long on AHL.TVBuy Griffins tickets: Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeekFind AHL standings and results here

The homestand continued for the Grand Rapids Griffins over the weekend, as they welcomed the Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, to Van Andel Arena for a pair of divisional matchups. Buy Griffins tickets: Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeekKETTLE DRUMMEDIn the team’s annual Red Kettle Game, the Griffins found themselves right in the thick of it with the Stars. Goaltender Magnus Hellberg, who had been recently sent down by the Detroit Red Wings on a conditioning stint, made some big saves early on, but unfortunately, the wheels came off for Grand Rapids in the third period. Jussi Olkinuora had a tough start in net for Grand Rapids, giving up three goals on the first six shots he faced. Check out more Grand Rapids Griffins’ articles on MLiveUPCOMING SCHEDULE (Home games in BOLD)You can watch and listen to the Griffins all season long on AHL.TVBuy Griffins tickets: Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeekFind AHL standings and results here

The Red Wings claimed him on Wednesday in a surprise move, giving them three healthy goaltenders. “Going into the season, me and my family, we kind of knew that it could be a season like this, trying to break into the league. I prepared mentally for it before the season.”Hellberg, 31, joined the Red Wings Friday for the morning skate prior to the game against Arizona at Little Caesars Arena (8 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). It was influenced by their familiarity with Hellberg, who signed with the Red Wings late last season following a five-year stint in the KHL and played the season finale at New Jersey, a 5-3 victory. “It’s not easy for her to be along on this journey but it’s great having her by my side, supporting us in all this stuff.”More: Better starts, five-on-five play the focus for Red Wings

Goaltender Magnus Hellberg has returned to the Detroit Red Wings. The team on Wednesday claimed Hellberg off waivers from the Seattle Kraken. The Red Wings signed the 6-6, 209-pound Hellberg late last season. Hellberg, 31, has been claimed off waivers three times this season, first by Ottawa from Seattle on Oct. 3 and then by Seattle from Ottawa on Nov. 10. More: Red Wings wary of letdown at start of season’s longest homestand

Moritz Seider’s World Championship run with Germany ended in disappointment Thursday, but a pair of his Detroit Red Wings teammates advanced to the semifinals. Czechia, with Jakub Vrana and Filip Hronek, defeated Germany 4-1 in the quarterfinals in Helsinki, Finland, to advance to Saturday’s semifinals. Sweden opted to play Linus Ullmark (Boston) in goal instead of Magnus Hellberg, who finished the season with the Red Wings. Later today, the United States meets Switzerland, with Red Wings forward Pius Suter, and Finland faces Slovakia. More: Red Wings coaching search not a quick, simple process

The five Detroit Red Wings participating at the World Championship in Finland have advanced to Thursday’s quarterfinals. Moritz Seider picked up an assist for Germany, giving him six points (goal, five assists) in seven games. Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is an assistant for the U.S. under head coach David Quinn. Red Wings Jakub Vrana (one goal) and Filip Hronek (no points) have struggled to produce in the tournament for Czechia. More: Red Wings coaching search not a fast and easy process

A pair of Detroit Red Wings, and someone who would like to re-sign with the team next season, are flourishing at the World Championship in Finland as pool play nears completion. Suter will face Red Wings teammate Moritz Seider on Tuesday when Switzerland faces Germany (5-0-0-1, 15 points) in a battle between the top teams in Group A, which concludes pool play. Defenseman Filip Hronek is following up a below average season with an even worse World Championship (no points in five games). Griffins forward Riley Barber has one goal in five games for the U.S.Former Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is a Team USA assistant coach under David Quinn. More: Red Wings sign former Michigan defenseman to one-year deal

Magnus Hellberg might not have convinced the Detroit Red Wings to re-sign him, but he didn’t hurt his cause with a 20-save performance Friday in a season-ending 5-3 victory at New Jersey. When the Red Wings signed him on April 13 for the remainder of the season, Hellberg said he had no conversations with general manager Steve Yzerman regarding the future. “I got to see the facilities and got to know the staff around the team and the guys,” Hellberg said. I’ve had a blast these last couple of weeks.”The Red Wings need a back-up to pair with Alex Nedeljkovic. It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to put on the Swedish jersey.”More: Red Wings’ draft lottery odds set

Magnus Hellberg’s one-game audition with the Detroit Red Wings was a success. Hellberg made 20 saves Friday and the Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 at the Prudential Center in the season finale.

Magnus Hellberg, the 6-foot-6 goaltender the Detroit Red Wings signed on Wednesday, joined them for practice Friday at Madison Square Garden, the site of his most recent NHL appearance five years ago. Alex Nedeljkovic is firmly established as the Red Wings’ No. You’re probably never going to feel like you’re going to get enough practices with the schedule we have. Let’s start with tomorrow and go from there.”The Red Wings needed another goalie for organizational depth after Calvin Pickard was injured on March 27. The Swedish native Hellberg, who is signed for only the remainder of the season, said it was a “no-brainer” when the Red Wings called.

Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has been named an assistant coach for Team USA at the World Championship. Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato and Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings also were named assistants under David Quinn, who previously was announced as head coach. He has the most career victories for a U.S. head coach at the Worlds. Blashill, after Thursday’s morning skate in Carolina, said Hellberg will join the Red Wings for practice Friday in New York. “We’ll take this day by day and see what tomorrow brings.”The Red Wings signed Hellberg on Wednesday for the remainder of the season.

The Detroit Red Wings, needing some help in net for the Grand Rapids Griffins, today signed veteran KHL and AHL goaltender Magnus Hellberg for the remainder of the season. 1 goalie, was injured during a relief stint in the Red Wings’ 11-2 loss at Pittsburgh on March 27 and hasn’t returned. Hellberg (6-6, 209) was drafted in the second round by Nashville in 2011 (38th overall) but has appeared in only four NHL games (1-0-0, 2.70 GAA, .868 save percentage). Hellberg has appeared in 187 AHL games with Milwaukee and Hartford, posting an 84-71-28 record, 2.49 GAA and .914 save percentage. The Griffins, in Pickard’s absence, have been leaning on Victor Brattstrom, who has struggled in his first season in North America (7-14-3.

Finland put together an incredible comeback against Sweden to stay unbeaten in the men's Olympic hockey tournament.