PATRIK NEMETH

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang started their 17th season together with a bang as the Pittsburgh Penguins raced by the Arizona Coyotes 6-2.

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0.

Seth Jarvis and Jordan Staal scored third-period goals and Frederik Andersen made 28 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-2 in a showdown for first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Andrew Copp scored 1:34 into overtime and the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-4.

Mika Zibanejad had his eighth career hat trick, Igor Shesterkin stopped 38 shots for his second shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0.

While the fisticuffs never materialized, the Washington Capitals made a season-opening 5-1 victory against the division-rival New York Rangers memorable for Alex Ovechkin’s 731st and 732nd goals and Hendrix Lapierre’s first.

Washington Capitals went all-in on Anthony Mantha by trading wingers Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, a 2021 first- and a 2022 second-round pick to Detroit.

After acquiring three mid-round draft picks in separate moves over the weekend, will the Detroit Red Wings add more selections prior to today’s 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline? The Red Wings on Friday dealt defenseman Patrik Nemeth to Colorado for a 2022 fourth-round pick. The moves give the Red Wings 11 selections in this year’s draft, including three in the second round and two each in the third, fourth and fifth rounds. Add Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill to the list of those who would prefer no games be scheduled on trade deadline day due to potential distractions and disruptions. “I personally, in a normal year, wouldn’t schedule games on deadline day,” Blashill said.

The Detroit Red Wings acquired a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft in a three-way trade with Columbus and Tampa Bay Saturday. The Red Wings first acquired defenseman David Savard from Columbus and then sent Savard and Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman and captain Brian Lashoff to the Lightning for a fourth-rounder. The Red Wings received the pick for retaining slightly more than $1 million of Savard’s salary (prorated). Tampa Bay did not have the cap space to make the deal for Savard straight up without involving the Red Wings. The Red Wings on Friday dealt defenseman Patrik Nemeth to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2022 fourth-round pick, giving them nine selections in next year’s draft.

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Devan Dubynk from the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a fifth-round pick in the 2021 draft.

The Colorado Avalanche reacquired Patrik Nemeth, trading a fourth-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for the veteran defenseman.

The Detroit Red Wings on Friday night made the first of what they hope will be multiple deals for draft picks prior to Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, sending defenseman Patrik Nemeth to the Colorado Avalanche for a fourth-round selection in 2022. The Red Wings now have nine picks in 2022, including three in the fourth round (their own, Colorado’s and Vegas’). Nemeth, 29, was one of the Red Wings’ many impending unrestricted free agents. The Red Wings retained 50 percent of his remaining salary (the prorated portion of $3 million). More:Trading chip Bobby Ryan done for seasonRed Wings might need to adjust expansion protection list

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings did fine for most of regulation time on Tuesday, but their struggles after 60 minutes continue. Ryan Johansen and Roman Josi scored in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena in the Red Wings’ first shootout of the season. Detroit weathered overtime, where it is 1-5 this season, before Dylan Larkin and Filip Zadina were denied by Juuse Saros in the shootout. Danny DeKeyser and Adam Erne scored for the Red Wings (13-22-6) in regulation. The Red Wings were caught on a bad change as a few players headed off while the puck was in the neutral zone.

Alex Wennberg scored the winning goal in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.

The Detroit Red Wings have 17 selections in the next two drafts, but general manager Steve Yzerman wants more. Additional picks mean more chances to acquire future impact NHL players, which the Red Wings desperately need in the midst of a long and painful rebuild. The Red Wings have many players, including 11 on the NHL roster, slated to become UFAs this summer. Some would not draw interest, and the Red Wings would be hesitant to move others. There is little doubt the Red Wings will look to re-sign him, and the Grand Rapids native surely wants to stay.

DETROIT – Jonathan Bernier could be idled for several weeks, or he could return soon. The Detroit Red Wings don’t know how long the lower-body injury he suffered in Thursday’s game will sideline their top goaltender, even after undergoing some tests on Friday. “I don’t know if that day-to-day stretches into a week or weeks. It’s all based on healing process and I can’t tell you how long that’s going to be.”Bernier was injured with 1:28 remaining in the second period of a 3-2 victory over Dallas. He’s gotten in games that were difficult games for goaltenders, so that hasn’t helped him.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have won back-to-back games for only the second time this season but lost their most valuable player in the process. Jonathan Bernier kept his team in the game for nearly 40 minutes Thursday before suffering a lower-body injury late in the second period. Thomas Greiss relieved him and the Red Wings, behind Robby Fabbri’s second career hat trick, defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings (10-18-4) are 3-1-1 on this six-game homestand that followed a four-day break. The Red Wings were leading 2-0 at the time, as Bernier had made 22 saves.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. Tampa Bay won 4-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Blake Coleman scored 2:17 into overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Tampa Bay is 18-4-2 with the NHL's best winning percentage and has 38 points, tying Toronto for the most in the league. Thomas Greiss made 25 saves for the last-place Red Wings.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings played a solid game Tuesday against the defending Stanley Cup champions but emerged with only one point. Tampa Bay (18-4-2) is 19-0-1 in its past 20 against the Red Wings. Adam Erne, Patrik Nemeth and Dylan Larkin scored in regulation for the Red Wings (7-16-4), who are winless in four (0-3-1). Coleman capitalized on a bad change by the Red Wings, beating Thomas Greiss after taking a pass from Tyler Johnson on a two-on-one break. The Red Wings scored two unanswered goals and outshot the Lightning 12-6 in the second period, one of the best this season, to take a 3-2 lead.

It could be a busy time for Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, who has 10 impending unrestricted free agents on the roster. Here is an early projection of what the Red Wings might do with their UFAs. Bobby Ryan: Ryan cooled off after a hot start, and he turns 34 on March 17, but the Red Wings like him. Perhaps the Red Wings will re-sign him for a year as the seventh defenseman or someone who can come up from Grand Rapids when needed. Marc Staal: The Red Wings without a doubt will look to move Staal, maybe well before the deadline, if they are able.

Mathias Brome scored his first NHL goal late in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Patrik Nemeth also scored his first goal of the season for the Red Wings, who won for only the second time in seven games. “I think we had a flat second period,” Florida forward Frank Vatrano said. Detroit’s Anthony Mantha hit the post on a breakaway with just under four minutes remaining in the third, but the Red Wings didn’t end up needing the insurance goal. There was a moment of silence before the game after the death of Sergei Tchekmarev, a longtime team masseur for the Red Wings.

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Mathias Brome scored his first NHL goal late in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Patrik Nemeth also scored his first goal of the season for the Red Wings, who won for only the second time in seven games. “I think we had a flat second period," Florida forward Frank Vatrano said. There was a moment of silence before the game after the death of Sergei Tchekmarev, a longtime team masseur for the Red Wings. Red Wings: Host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings needed to respond Saturday, less than 24 hours after a dreadful performance. Jonathan Bernier made 38 saves and Mathias Brome snapped a tie with his first NHL goal to lead the Red Wings past the Florida Panthers 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings withstood a lot of pressure in the final minutes. The Red Wings scored two unanswered goals in a strong second period that saw that take the momentum and a 2-1 lead. The Red Wings are 0 for 15 vs. the Panthers.

After 10 months away, the Detroit Red Wings will not be greeted by 20,000 boisterous fans at Little Caesars Arena tonight in their season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. “You miss being around the fans, the energy of the fans, the energy that’s created with all that is the first game of the season. That’s going to be a part that’s void. We’re also trying to say focused on what we can control and that’s going out and playing good hockey. All seven of the Red Wings’ Central Division rivals took part in the restart, but Patrik Nemeth doesn’t believe the long layoff will place his team at a disadvantage.

Larkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak. Larks plays his best hockey when he matches up against other teams best.Jimmy Howard made 31 saves for the Red Wings, who won for the first time since Oct. 10 against Montreal. Nemeth, who signed as a free agent last summer, scored his first goal with the Red Wings less than a minute later. We needed that.Filip Hronek added an empty-net goal late to seal a much-needed victory for the rebuilding Red Wings. Red Wings: Play on Friday at Carolina.

Larkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak. Larks plays his best hockey when he matches up against other teams best.Jimmy Howard made 31 saves for the Red Wings, who won for the first time since Oct. 10 against Montreal. Nemeth, who signed as a free agent last summer, scored his first goal with the Red Wings less than a minute later. We needed that.Filip Hronek added an empty-net goal late to seal a much-needed victory for the rebuilding Red Wings. Red Wings: Play on Friday at Carolina.

Filip Zadina of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on February 26, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Regardless, here's a look at a few players in the system who could crack this Red Wings lineup:Jacob de la Rose (C, LW)Jacob de la Rose of the Detroit Red Wings on November 01, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cholowski (D)Dennis Cholowski of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena on November 06, 2018 in Detroit. Taro Hirose (LW)Taro Hirose of the Detroit Red Wings on March 19, 2019 in New York City. Ryan Kuffner (LW)Kuffner, 23, also joined the Red Wings out of college this past season.

His presence adds depth and a chance for some competition to the Red Wings' goalie situation. Regardless, here's a look at a few players in the system who could crack this Red Wings lineup:Jacob de la Rose (C, LW)Jacob de la Rose of the Detroit Red Wings on November 01, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cholowski (D)Dennis Cholowski of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena on November 06, 2018 in Detroit. Taro Hirose (LW)Taro Hirose of the Detroit Red Wings on March 19, 2019 in New York City. Ryan Kuffner (LW)Kuffner, 23, also joined the Red Wings out of college this past season.

Steve Yzerman attends the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. The new Detroit Red Wings general manager addressed three team needs: depth at center, depth at defense, and depth in net. A younger Filppula was instrumental during the Red Wings' Stanley Cup runs of 2008 and 2009. The Red Wings need that, badly. The Red Wings have a 35-year-old Jimmy Howard in the starting role.

The new Detroit Red Wings general manager addressed three team needs: depth at center, depth at defense, and depth in net. A younger Filppula was instrumental during the Red Wings' Stanley Cup runs of 2008 and 2009. Meanwhile, former Red Wings GM Ken Holland replaced Filppula with Frans Nielsen. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Patrik Nemeth, 27, reportedly also will cost the Red Wings $3 million in each of the next two seasons. The Red Wings have a 35-year-old Jimmy Howard in the starting role.

The new Detroit Red Wings general manager addressed three team needs: depth at center, depth at defense, and depth in net. A younger Filppula was instrumental during the Red Wings' Stanley Cup runs of 2008 and 2009. Meanwhile, former Red Wings GM Ken Holland replaced Filppula with Frans Nielsen. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Patrik Nemeth, 27, reportedly also will cost the Red Wings $3 million in each of the next two seasons. The Red Wings have a 35-year-old Jimmy Howard in the starting role.

DETROIT (AP) Steve Yzerman is practicing patience in his first year as the Detroit Red Wings general manager. On the opening day of free agency, the Hockey Hall of Famer and former Red Wings great made some subtle moves to improve his roster without saddling the rebuilding franchise with big contracts. Detroit signed both center Valtteri Filppula and defenseman Patrik Nemeth to two-year , $6 million contracts and added goaltender Calvin Pickard with a two-year deal. The Red Wings have a core of young players, led by Dylan Larkin, to build around and a slew of prospects they hope are pushing for playing time in the NHL. Filppula, who helped Detroit win the 2008 Stanley Cup, played with Yzerman with the Red Wings and was signed by him in Tampa Bay.

Patrik Nemeth of the Colorado Avalanche on April 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings are adding some depth on the blue line through free agency. The team has signed 27-year-old Patrik Nemeth to a two-year deal. Nemeth has spent the past two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT The Detroit Red Wings are adding some depth on the blue line through free agency. The team has signed 27-year-old Patrik Nemeth to a two-year deal. Nemeth has spent the past two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. He was first drafted by the Dallas Stars at 41st overall in 2010. The native of Stockholm, Sweden is known as a stay-at-home defenseman.