The Red Wings, under new head coach Todd McLellan, have reinserted themselves into the Eastern Conference playoff race and boast a 19-18-4 record that has the franchise just two points off the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.

The Red Wings are in need of defensive depth ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, and Bowen Byram is a great fit.

Former Detroit Red Wing Alex Nedeljkovic became the 16th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal Friday when he fired the puck into an empty net for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings are gaining momentum in the standings but continue to explore changes to their rosters. Both teams were expected to compete for playoff spots this season, but they have yet to meet those expectations.

Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Sources say there isn’t any evidence about an impending deal between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres despite some recent speculation. Rumors have the Red Wings interested in Dylan Cozens with one suggesting Red Wings are trying to showcase Joe Veleno.

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The Sabres are in the midst of a 14-year playoff drought and their third rebuild. What has gone wrong with the organization?

In their last six road games, the surging Montreal Canadiens have remarkably beaten five of the last six Stanley Cup champions (Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas, Colorado, Washington) − and somehow

“ [The Flames] continue to scour the market for a 25-and-under, right-shot center,” LeBrun wrote. “They are among the very long list of teams that have checked in with the Buffalo Sabres regarding 23-year-old Dylan Cozens.”

Nedeljkovic recorded an assist on Cody Glass's second-period goal which made the game 3-1 at the time. Moreover, he capped off the win with a goalie goal, scoring on an empty net to cement a 5-2 victory. The Penguins goalie skated to the bench and leaped into the arms of his teammates in celebration after the goal.

The Seattle Kraken (18-22-3) make the third stop on a 5-game road trip Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings (19-18-4) at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's