DETROIT – Coaches emphasize the importance of players going to the net but getting them there often is easier said than done. Not with Marco Kasper. The Detroit Red Wings rookie goes to the net and stays there. And he’s been getting rewarded for it.

The Detroit Red Wings believe in themselves again, says new head coach Todd McLellan. That has made all the difference in the world.

McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.

The immediate status report on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is that his departure from Saturday's game looked worse that it was.

Talbot makes 28 saves, gets second shutout of season as Detroit improves to 7-1-0 at Little Caesars Arena since Dec. 29

The Detroit Red Wings' future is being shaped by GM Steve Yzerman's front office planning meetings, and by coach Todd McLellan's work with prospects.

Cam Talbot made 28 saves and the host Detroit Red Wings handed the Tampa Bay Lightning their first shutout loss of the season, 2-0, on Saturday.

There's a different feeling in the Detroit Red Wings' locker room. "For me, the biggest thing is the sense of belief," said Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said, who is set to face his former team. "How we got to believing we can play with anybody,

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0.

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0. Marco Kasper redirected J.T.

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2024-25 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch. This week, to mark the midway point of the season, NHL.com presents the Rookie All-Star Team: