DETROIT -- It would’ve been easy for the Detroit Red Wings to sum up Friday night’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers as a product of playing their first contest back at Little Caesars Arena following an eight-day road trek out West, but head coach Todd McLellan and his players weren't interested in making excuses postgame.

Rookie Nate Danielson made his NHL debut, but the Wings' penalty kill gave up 3 goals in a 5-1 loss to Chicago.

DET at VGK Recap: Game-Changing Highlights from the Detroit Red Wings vs. Vegas Golden Knights Matchup

Relive Hockeytown's golden age. Discover the legendary lineup of Red Wings icons who forged a dynasty and captivated generations.

All the big hits from a fierce divisional rivalry! Watch the highlights from the heated clash between the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings.

Yesterday was a very busy day in the National Hockey League, with 13 games on the schedule. 26 teams were in action, and let’s just say there were plenty of highlights. Here are the ones that caught our eye the most.

Decisive Shootout Victory for Detroit On Sunday night, James van Riemsdyk played a pivotal role in the shootout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win against the San Jose Sharks. His successful forehand deke in the fourth round was the only goal scored in the shootout,

The Red Wings' top 10 teams feature 10 of the franchise's 11 Stanley Cup winners, excluding the upstart 1937 champions.

BUFFALO, NY — Coach Todd McLellan said before the trip began the Detroit Red Wings needed to play their game to be successful on the road. They didn't, and they weren't. From the get-go against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Wings looked ...

Detroit Red Wings prospect Noah Dower-Nilsson scores, Anaheim Ducks prospect Lucas Pettersson nets two, and draft-eligible Malte Gustafsson debuts: Jacob Smeds recaps SHL standouts.

Detroit coach doesn't believe teams struggle to find their legs in the first game back from a West Coast trip.