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Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) and fans celebrate his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Patrick Kane scores go-ahead goal and Red Wings down Flyers 6-4

Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4. J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond also contributed a goal and an assist each.

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) reacts with the fans after Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) scored a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Jeff Petry scores 1st 2 goals of season, Red Wings beat Maple Leafs 4-2

Jeff Petry scored his first two goals of the season and Ville Husso made 23 saves for his first victory in more than a year, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.

From left to right, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70), defenseman Samuel Girard (49), right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and center Casey Mittelstadt (37) wait to celebrate with center Ross Colton (20) after Colton scored against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Nichushkin, Georgiev lead Avalanche to 2-1 win over slumping Red Wings

Valeri Nichushkin scored his third goal in two games, Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1. Cale Makar scored on the power play for Colorado.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) celebrates after his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with center Elias Pettersson (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Jake DeBrusk scores hat trick, including OT game-winner, as Canucks top Red Wings 5-4

Jake DeBrusk scored a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime, and goaltender Kevin Lankinen set an NHL record for most consecutive road wins to start a season as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4.

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (80) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lucas Raymond scores in OT as Red Wings beat Flames 2-1

Lucas Raymond scored a power play goal at 3:35 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 2-1. Alex DeBrincat scored a first-period power play goal and also assisted on Raymond’s game-winner for Detroit.

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, second from left, celebrates with defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) and right wing David Pastrnak (88) after scoring the winning goal as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) skates off during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Brad Marchand’s 3rd-period goal lifts the Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Red Wings

Brad Marchand’s goal midway through the third period proved to be the winner and the Boston Bruins won their second straight game under interim coach Joe Sacco, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.

Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) reacts to scoring against the New York Islanders in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Raymond scores with 51 seconds remaining as Red Wings beat Islanders 2-1

Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1. Jonatan Berggren also scored to help Detroit snap a three-game losing streak. Alex Lyon finished with 22 saves.

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates toward the goal past Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Panarin has goal and assist, Quick gets 61st career shutout as Rangers beat Red Wings 4-0

Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Quick stopped 37 shots for his 61st career shutout, and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 to complete a sweep of the three-game season series.

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) and Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) try to get control of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Dylan Larkin’s power-play goals allow Red Wings to slip past Sabres, 2-1

Dylan Larkin scored two power-play goals in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Buffalo 2-1 on Saturday. Cam Talbot made 31 saves for the Red Wings, who lost 5-3 at Buffalo a week earlier.

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kyle Connor tops 500 career points in Jets’ 6-2 victory over Red Wings

Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2.

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Titans coach Callahan defends his special teams coordinator after huge day by Lions’ return unit

When a team’s head coach has to defend the performance of his special teams coordinator, it probably wasn’t a very good day.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Christian Fischer, foreground, is congratulated after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Patrick Kane’s late power-play goal lifts Red Wings to 5-3 win over Devils

Patrick Kane scored a go-ahead, power-play goal with 3:32 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-3.

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Artemi Panarin has 8th career hat trick, Rangers beat Red Wings 5-2

Artemi Panarin had his eighth career hat trick and the New York Rangers rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Panarin became the first Rangers player to have multiple points in the first four games of a season.

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) stops a Nashville Predators center Philip Tomasino (26) shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Cam Talbot has 41 saves in 32nd career shutout as Red Wings beat Predators 3-0.

Cam Talbot stopped 41 shots for his 32nd career shutout in his first start for Detroit and the Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0. J.T.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale

Sean Burke pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Andrew Benintendi tied his career high with his 20th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 4-0 to stay at 121 losses going into their season finale.

Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, right, is congratulated by Andy Ibáñez after hitting a two-run home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2

Riley Greene homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore 4-2 to take two of three from the Orioles.

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) throws under pressure from Texas linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 17 Michigan looks to bounce back after rare regular-season loss, hosting Arkansas State

There’s a different feeling around Michigan’s program this week. The Wolverines aren’t used to coping with a regular-season loss.

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season

Expectations for the Detroit Lions have never been higher. General manager Brad Holmes made it clear on Thursday morning he’s not lowering the bar. He says “for this season? Win the Super Bowl.”

FILE - Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Quarterback job still up for grabs as No. 9 Michigan prepares to defend title

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore hasn’t decided yet who will start at quarterback when the defending national champs open their season at home against Fresno State.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe (33) throws against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Drew Thorpe gets first major league win, combines on 5-hitter to lead White Sox over Tigers 5-1

Drew Thorpe pitched six scoreless innings and got his first major league win in his third start, pitching the Chicago White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 5-1. Thorpe allowed two hits and four walks while striking out five.

Detroit Tigers' Carson Kelly carries the home run pizzas in the dugout after his two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kelly’s early homer and Flaherty’s strong start help Tigers snap 4-game skid and edge White Sox 2-1

Carson Kelly hit an early two-run homer, Jack Flaherty was solid into the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding on to edge the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores, right, and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon pose after addressing the NBA basketball media, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

New Pistons president Trajan Langdon doesn’t give timeline on coaching search, team rebuild

There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The organization is coming off the worst season in franchise history and is once again searching for a new coach.

Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers hits a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tigers score 8 runs in 5th inning to back Tarik Skubal in 10-2 rout of Brewers

Jake Rogers hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run fifth inning, Tarik Skubal earned his eighth win of the season and the Detroit Tigers rolled to a 10-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio hits a two-run double against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jackson Chourio’s 2-run double lifts the Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Tigers

Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4. Christian Yelich had two hits and drove in two runs, while Brice Turang reached base three times and scored twice.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Paul Skenes dominant as Pirates salvage doubleheader split by routing Tigers 10-2

Paul Skenes struck out nine and earned his second career victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged a doubleheader split with a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers' Matt Vierling, hidden, celebrates with teammates after a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Vierling’s 2nd homer, 3-run drive in 9th, lifts Tigers over Blue Jays 14-11 after wasting 5-run lead

Matt Vierling homered twice, including a tiebreaking, three-run drive off Jordan Romano in the ninth inning that gave Detroit a wild 14-11 win over the Toronto Blue Jays after the Tigers wasted a five-run lead and recovered from a two-run deficit.

Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kerry Carpenter’s 2-run homer sends the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays

Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer for a second straight game and the Detroit Tigers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1. Reese Olson limited the Blue Jays to one unearned run and three hits in 6 1/3 innings to earn his first victory of the season.

Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold poses after being chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 24th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Lions trade up in first round of NFL draft, take Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas. The Lions moved up from the No. 29 spot.

Texas Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0

Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.

Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday connects for a RBI single to center during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Zack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A’s cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1. Gelof hit an RBI triple in the first and scored on JJ Bleday’s single.