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

Many of the Wings' recent first-round draft picks have been contributing heavily during the team's 8-2-0 run since coach Todd McLellan took over.

As the Red Wings reach the midway point, let's assess each player based on performance and expectations heading into this ...

With a three-point effort Friday, Kane now has 11 points during the Red Wings' current six-game winning streak.

"We had chances but we didn't keep enough out," captain Dylan Larkin said. "And they get the power play ... scoring a goal that counted an early one by the Habs. Joe Veleno also scored for a second ...

Dylan Larkin extended his goal-scoring streak ... The Wings needed him: In addition to being a top-four defenseman, Edvinsson set up Joe Veleno's goal five minutes into the third period.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings are pleased with the energy rookie Marco Kasper brings with his staking, forechecking and ...

Notes from the Red Wings' Thursday practice, focusing on lines and injuries heading into Friday's game against the Blackhawks ...

with Marco Kasper and Joe Veleno swapping spots. That shift moved Kasper to the wing on the top line next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond and Veleno to the fourth line center position.

Dylan Larkin scored on a power play in the first period and Joe Veleno also scored in regulation for Detroit. Larkin extended his goal streak to four games and his point streak to six games.

Patrick Kane rated the Joe Veleno celebration of his game-tying ... Wings in his last five appearances before being sent down. Dylan Larkin, who scored Detroit’s first goal, extended his goal ...

Patrick Kane proves his star power once more with the overtime winner as the Red Wings pick up their fifth straight win and crawl back to .500 for the season ...