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Nyquist the Horse Favored Again in Tomorrow's Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will look to complete the second leg of the Triple Crown in tomorrow's Preakness Stakes. Like the Kentucky Derby, Nyquist is again the Friday afternoon favorite to win the race at 3/5. The next closest horse is Exaggerator, with 3/1 odds. When we last checked in on Nyquist the Hockey Player, the Red…

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20 Years Ago Today: Steve Yzerman Scores in Double OT

On this day in history in 1996: Steve Yzerman cemented his place in Red Wings' history when his double-overtime blast from the blue-line in game-seven sent the Wings to the Western Conference Finals. It's one of the most memorable moments in Joe Louis Arena history and one of the best moments of Steve Yzerman's career.…

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E:60 Trailer - Hockey Hair

There have been crazy hair-do's in all different sports throughout time. Hockey, however, is emerging as one of the craziest in the modern era. From long locks to mullets to steps shaved into the side... the NHL and minor leagues of hockey seem to have more wild wigs than any other sport currently. E:60 &…

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Nyquist the Horse is the Kentucky Derby Favorite

Looking to bet on tomorrow's Kentucky Derby? Here's a safe bet for you: Nyquist. No, not Red Wings' forward Gustav Nyquist. That Nyquist is currently in Russia representing Team Sweden in the IIHF World Championships. However, Nyquist the horse is the current favorite to win the Run For The Roses at 2-1 (as of Friday afternoon). Nyquist's…

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AUDIO: Red Wings Locker Cleanout Day

The Red Wings posed for their team photo and held one final media availability on Monday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena. Pavel Datsyuk was asked about his future and what timetables he's been asked to abide by while Henrik Zetterberg indicates he knows what Datsyuk's decision is and also offers a precursor of what's to…

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Red Wings Struck By Lightning Again

Last night, with 1:43 left in the third period, we all looked on as four Red Wings hung their heads after letting one singular Tampa forward break through to the front of the net and bury the game winning goal. Alex Killorn split all four "defenders" and tipped a Ryan Callahan centering pass behind Petr…

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Must Win Game 5 for The Wings

The Red Wings face a must win Game 5 in Tampa... The Lightning are up 3 games to 1.  Detroit has only been 1 for 21 on the power play. It could possibly be the last game for Pavel Datsyuk as a Red Wing - he is still looking for his first point of the…

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AUDIO: Wings Lose Game 4, Face Elimination Thursday

In what may end up being the final Red Wings playoff game ever played at Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings saw their special teams fail them on the biggest stage of the season en route to a 3-2 loss to the Lightning in Tuesday night's Game 4. 1ST PERIOD Tuesday's last minute lineup adjustments…

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Red Wings Know What is On The Line in Game 4

After doing a complete 180 in game three, doing everything they couldn't do in the first two games, the Red Wings finally got a win, and in impressive fashion. Coach Jeff Blashill returned to his mid-season workhorse Petr Mrazek, and it payed off with a 2-0 shutout victory in front of the home town fans.…