The Detroit Red Wings (7‑10‑3) face the Atlantic‑leading Florida Panthers in Tampa tonight, with the Lightning boasting an 8‑0 home record. Detroit starts Daniil Tarasov in goal amid a five‑game losing streak; the team has allowed 18 goals while scoring just nine. Lucas Raymond leads with two goals and two assists, while Alex DeBrincat sits point‑less in the slump. Tampa’s Andre Vasilevskiy and a high‑scoring offense, including Nikita Kucherov (who’s rumored for a trade), aim to extend their 13‑game streak of three‑plus goals. The matchup kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on DSN/97.1 FM.
The injury bug has continued to make its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.
It is Hockey Night in St. Louis! Welcome to another Blues’ Gameday Preview. It will be a special night at the Enterprise Center. The Blues will be honoring newly inducted…
The Edmonton Oilers head to Toronto for a six‑game, nine‑day road stretch, hoping to avenge a 7‑2 loss to the Maple Leafs and prove coach Mike Babcock’s belief they can improve. Riding a 14‑3‑3 record and strong net play from Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry, Oilers star Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard and Zach Hyman return to their home province. Toronto sits 0‑5‑0, seeking answers after a winless home run—their first seven‑loss homestand since 1990‑91. With games in Philadelphia, Florida, Tampa Bay, Carolina and St. Louis next, the Oilers aim to capture seven points in the upcoming five‑game segment.
The Devils place defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic on IR (ankle) retroactive to Nov. 10, clearing a spot to recall 20‑year‑old Anton Silaev from Utica. Silaev, a 2024 first‑round pick, joins the roster for the Saturday game in Washington, though his debut hinges on Brett Pesce’s health. Meanwhile, league chatter from Pierre LeBrun suggests the Carolina Hurricanes could pursue Erik Karlsson if Pittsburgh opens his market, and several teams have inquired about Matvei Michkov. The Avalanche recall Gavin Brindley as Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar sit out with injuries, and the Blackhawks snap a six‑game skid with a 3‑2 OT win over Buffalo.
The Florida Panthers (11‑7‑2, 24 points) head to St. Louis for the first leg of a back‑to‑back road swing, taking on the Blues (9‑8‑2, 18 points) at the Enterprise Center tonight. Florida enters on the heels of a dramatic 5‑4 comeback win over Detroit, erasing a three‑goal hole with goals from Anton Lundell and a late tie by Lars Eller. The Panthers will look to carry that momentum against a mid‑table Blues squad.
The Detroit Red Wings head into a road clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning amid a five‑game losing streak that ties them with Toronto for the worst run in the Eastern Conference, trailing only Vancouver's seven‑game skid. Their most recent 5‑4 loss to the Florida Panthers saw a 4‑1 lead evaporate, dropping win probability to a historic 3%. Coach Todd McLellan admits the team is focused on avoiding mistakes rather than taking risks, a mindset that may be fueling the slump. Despite the slide, Detroit remains just three points behind the Panthers for the final playoff spot, and past history shows even longer losing streaks have preceded playoff berths.
In this third installment of a four‑part time‑travel series, the author sends 2026‑era Oilers photos back to his 2007 self. The post highlights a June 6, 2025 Stanley Cup Final snap of Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard scoring against the Florida Panthers at the new downtown Edmonton arena, underscoring the team's vibrant future, record revenues, and a thriving fan culture. It contrasts the modern “futuristic palace” with the old Saddledome, noting the Oilers as the world’s third‑most profitable sports franchise and hinting at a harmonious locker‑room dynamic that mirrors the Gretzky‑Messier era.
Audacy appoints veteran sports talk host Zach Gelb as brand manager of Miami’s 104.3 WQAM. Gelb will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for the station’s flagship coverage of the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins and University of Miami football and men’s basketball. The 32‑year‑old, a former afternoon‑drive host on Infinity Sports Network and a regular WQAM guest, says he’s honored to lead the “legendary” station and will focus on the South Florida fanbase. He will not host a daily show, though he may fill in when needed.
Unrestricted free agent Luke Kunin, a 29‑year‑old right‑shot center, receives full medical clearance after tearing his Achilles in June and is expected to sign a depth contract for the remainder of the 2026‑27 season. The nine‑year veteran posted 10 points in 62 games with the Florida Panthers last year on a $775,000 deal and has a history of double‑digit goal seasons. Insider Pierre LeBrun says multiple NHL teams are circling, attracted by Kunin’s heavy‑hitting, two‑way play and affordable price.
With this year’s Hall of Fame Weekend and induction ceremonies now behind us, a look at some future inductions seems like a worthwhile exploration. The No. 1 case and candidate…
Mike Babcock’s latest decision sparks drama in Edmonton as defenseman Jake Walman, the Oilers’ second‑highest paid blueliner at $7 million per year, sits as a healthy scratch for six of his last eight games. Walman has appeared in just 11 games this season, recording one assist and averaging 14:15 of ice time, while the Oilers sit 14‑3‑3 overall but 0‑2‑2 when he plays. The move echoes his earlier fallout in Detroit, where former GM Steve Yzerman traded him to San Jose. Meanwhile, Detroit’s 2026 fourth‑round pick Adam Levac shines, posting seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points in 16 games with the Peterborough Petes. The article also teases other league updates, including Bruins woes and Panthers’ comeback against Detroit.
J.T. Compher admits the Detroit Red Wings became too passive as they surrendered four unanswered goals in a stunning loss to Florida.
Todd McLellan reveals the troubling mistake that cost the Detroit Red Wings a three-goal lead against the Florida Panthers, extending their losing streak to five games.
Anton Lundell scores his second goal of the third period with just 2:40 left, capping a dramatic 5-4 comeback for the Florida Panthers over the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers jump ahead early, netting the first goal 3:52 into the opening frame, but Detroit rallies to take the lead. Lundell’s clutch strike, set up after a series of passes involving Seth Jones and Sam Reinhart, clinches the win in regulation on Nov. 13, 2026.
ESPN analyst Erik Johnson slammed Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin for abandoning his eight-year, $8.75 M AAV contract after the Wings' 5‑4 loss to the Florida Panthers. Johnson, a former NHL player, criticized Larkin and other mid‑season trade requestors on the broadcast. Larkin, who requested a trade last summer and left the team amid a suspension, still has five years left on his deal through 2030‑31. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff says a trade remains “status quo” while also juggling RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson’s pending contract deadline on Dec. 1.
The Detroit Red Wings blew a 4-1 lead to lose 5-4 to the Florida Panthers on Thursday, extending their skid to five straight defeats and dropping them to a league‑worst 7-10-3 record. Forward JT Compher blamed a loss of confidence and passive play as Florida ramped up pressure in the second half. Off‑ice turmoil adds to the woes, with defenseman Simon Edvinsson and captain Dylan Larkin reportedly seeking trades. The Wings head into their final road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning hoping to halt the collapse.
Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin, who asked for a trade in the offseason, is now suspended without pay after refusing to play. Veteran analyst Erik Johnson, a 20‑year NHL veteran, lambasted Larkin on ESPN ahead of Detroit’s matchup with Florida, comparing his request to Matt Duchene’s 2017‑18 trade saga. Larkin’s trade list has grown to ten teams, but the Red Wings, with four more years on his contract, say there’s no pressure to move him yet. The club continues to focus on its on‑ice performance while the situation hangs unresolved.
The Detroit Red Wings squandered a 3‑0 lead to lose 5‑4 to the Florida Panthers on Nov. 12, extending their losing streak to five games. After early goals from JT Compher, Andreas Englund, Lucas Raymond and Marco Kasper put Detroit up 4‑1, the Panthers rallied with Gustav Forsling, Anton Lundell (two goals) and Lars Eller to tie and then win on a late power‑play. Key issues were Detroit’s second‑half defensive lapses and missed opportunities, highlighted by John Gibson’s mishandling of a Verhaeghe shot. The loss caps a four‑game road trip, with the Wings set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning next.
Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy pushes back against the growing perception that NHL players avoid Canadian teams. Citing recent trade chatter—Brady Tkachuk’s wish to join Florida, Connor Hellebuyck’s move to New Jersey, and Dylan Larkin’s refusal to go north—Conroy says the narrative is overstated. He points to the successful summer trade that brought defenseman Jacob Middleton to Calgary from Minnesota, despite the latter’s no‑trade list, as proof that interest can shift. Conroy believes the stigma will fade as the Flames rebuild and more trades materialize.
Michael Rasmussen is a healthy scratch against Florida, and Detroit's bottom six has a scorer waiting in Grand Rapids. #RedWings
The Detroit Red Wings head back to Sunrise for Game 20 against the Florida Panthers after a 5-3 victory in Florida ten days earlier. Now on a four‑game losing streak, the Wings sit 7‑9‑3, last in the Atlantic, while the Panthers hold a 10‑7‑2 record and the second wild‑card spot, five points ahead of Detroit. The matchup could determine if the Wings can snap their skid.
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan benches veteran forward Michael Rasmussen for the upcoming road game against the Florida Panthers, ending a brief run of praise. Rasmussen, 27, has been pinpointed for costly mistakes in recent losses – a poor defensive play that led to Trevor Connelly’s game-winner in a 2-1 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights and a board battle loss that sparked Jimmy Snuggerud’s overtime heroics in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. With the Wings on a four‑game skid, forward Carter Mazur replaces Rasmussen in the lineup for Thursday’s matchup.
Todd McLellan is shaking up the Detroit Red Wings lineup, scratching Michael Rasmussen in favor of Carter Mazur against Florida.
Audacy has appointed Zach Gelb as Brand Manager of Miami’s 104.3 WQAM, overseeing content, talent and branding for its marquee coverage of the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Marlins and University of Miami football and men’s basketball. Gelb, a Temple graduate with on‑air experience at WFAN, 94WIP, WEEI and a nationally syndicated show on CBS Sports Radio, joins after serving as a studio host for NFL and NCAA broadcasts at Compass Media Networks. Audacy’s Claudia Menegus cites his programming instincts and nationwide sports talk background as key to expanding the station’s South Florida fanbase.