Todd McLellan didn't cushion his opinion after watching the Detroit Red Wings lose for the first time in eight games. The Wings (20-19-4) head on their first extended road trip under McLellan tarnished by a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks that basically reinforced McLellan's concerns from the previous game.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan wasn't happy with their poor net presence in Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

New Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said Thursday he prioritizes honesty in building relationships with players.

Detroit Red Wings react after 2-1 (OT) loss at Philadelphia Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings return home both a bit deflated and encouraged. They take a three-game winless streak against Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens on Thursday after a day off that will allow them to decompress from playing four games on a six-day trip.

We break down tonight's NHL action with the best bets on the Red Wings, Blues, and Penguins. Dive into key stats and find value-packed picks for Monday night.

The Los Angeles Kings have played well this season, sitting 12th overall in the NHL standings with a 26-14-6 record. They rank fourth overall with a sparkling 2.46 goals-against average. But those numbers are presently a bit misleading.

The Los Angeles Kings head into the second of a five-game road trip against the Detroit Red Wings. LA are even on the road this season with an 11-11-5 record.

With injuries mounting up front, the Detroit Red Wings inked an additional insurance option, who had been playing on an AHL deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins

Is Steve Yzerman’s record as GM of the Detroit Red Wings spotless? Hardly. Has he made some questionable decisions with UFA contracts? Most certainly. Is the so-called Yzerplan a failure?

Detroit Red Wings left winger J.T. Compher is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan confirmed to Max Bultman of The Athletic on Monday.