DETROIT – Prospects were battling for jobs and veterans were just plain fighting Thursday in a preseason game between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres. Alex DeBrincat’s power-play goal 33 seconds into overtime lifted the Red Wings to a 3-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena.

The Red Wings opened up their preseason home schedule with a bang, beating out the Buffalo Sabres 2-3 with an […]

The Detroit Red Wings face a difficult decision for the final spot on their blue line as several defensemen compete for limited roster space.

Detroit will conclude its four-game 2026-27 preseason schedule at Little Caesars Arena this week, hosting the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. McLellan confirmed Larkin would be unavailable against the Sabres but didn't rule out the 30-year-old for when the Blue Jackets come to town.

Some of the young defensemen the Red Wings have are making the team's decision on who will be on the opening-night roster difficult.

Other giveaways include a Moritz Seider stein, "Star Wars" hoodie, salt and pepper shakers and a Wings ugly Christmas sweater.

PITTSBURGH – Finding their stride with the puck en route to their first 2026-27 preseason victory, the Detroit Red Wings used four third-period goals to pull away from the Pittsburgh Penguins, 7-4, at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night.

Detroit Red Wings 2023 seventh-round pick Emmitt Finnie, who played all 82 regular-season games in 2025-26, is feeling confident ahead of his sophomore NHL campaign.