Puck drop for the third battle of the season between Detroit (21-21-5; 47 points) and Montreal (24-19-4; 52 points) is set for 7 p.m., with broadcast coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit).

With the Wings returning to Little Caesars Arena for a three-game home stand, starting with Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tarasenko was earmarked after the morning skate to take over Kane's spot on the second line next to Alex DeBrincat and Andrew Copp.

The Detroit Red Wings need an offensive spark tonight against Montreal in the start of a key three-game homestand. It won’t come from Patrick Kane, who’s out with an upper-body injury. Others must step up.

The Detroit Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night.

Ahead of tonight's matchup against a direct wild card rival in the Canadiens, Detroit must brace for the absence of Patrick Kane

The Red Wings are struggling for offense these days and the team didn't get news Thursday that'll necessarily help that matter.

DETROIT, Mich. — Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.

In his first start since Jan. 7, but his second game in two days, goalie Alex Lyon gave up 3 first-period goals in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-1 loss.

Find out why Todd Cordell's NHL betting picks believe Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson will lead the way for the Habs in a high-scoring Original Six matchup with the Red Wings tonight.

DETROIT (AP) Patrick Kane scored during Detroit's fast start, and the Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Sunday for their seventh consecutive victory. Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat and Kane scored as Detroit opened a 4-0 lead 7:53 into ...

Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Albert Johansson scored his first NHL goal, Andrew Copp and Marco Kasper added goals ...

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings need an offensive spark tonight against Montreal in the start of a key three-game homestand. It won’t come from Patrick Kane, who’s out with an upper-body injury. Others must step up. The team needs to generate more than the one goal a game it’s produced during a three-game skid (0-2-1).