LeftWinger 5,110 Report post Posted January 27 (edited) Los Angeles Kings (26-14-6) vs. Detroit Red Wings (23-21-5) When: Monday, January 27 Time: 7 p.m. ET Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.) Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit Extra, NHL Network DETROIT -- As the curtain rises on the final act of their brief three-game homestand, game #50 of the season has the Detroit Red Wings preparing for a formidable challenge as they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Although the Red Wings faced a daunting struggle during their recent road trip, managing to secure only one victory out of four matches, they have undeniably rebounded since their return home. After a significant triumph over the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit, led by a spectacular 28-save shutout from Cam Talbot, took down the Tampa Bay Lightning—merely a week after succumbing to the Bolts in Florida. With another pivotal road swing looming on the horizon, securing victories at home is imperative for a Red Wings team still striving to claw their way back into the playoff race. Heading into Monday night, the Wings currently occupy the seventh position in the Atlantic Division, remaining four points adrift of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Kings find themselves in a considerably more advantageous position than Detroit. Thanks to the team’s solid defensive structure and stellar performances from key players like goaltender Darcy Kuemper and Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles has managed to hover near the top of the Pacific Division. The Kings currently stand third in the Pacific, trailing the first-place Edmonton Oilers by seven points. This encounter marks the second and final meeting this season between the Wings and Kings, with L.A. victorious in their initial clash in Hollywood back in November. Will the Red Wings seize the moment? The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown! DETROIT RED WINGS TOP 10 LA KINGS TOP 10 RED WINGS 50th (and 51st) GAME(s) HISTORY The 50th game of the 1987-1988 regular season had the Red Wings playing the Toronto Maple Leafs in a Norris Division matchup of bitter rivals! The game ended in a 3-3 tie, but the fisticuffs ran wild in this classic "Fight Night at The Joe!" In a fashion that resembles more recent versions of The Red Wings, they held a 2-0 lead going into the 3rd period, only to be outscored 3-1, with Eddie Olczyk netting the tying goal with 3 seconds left to play in regulation! This was the first game of a classic Norris division Home and Home series on consecutive nights. The following night at Maple Leaf Garden in Toronto, the teams battled to a 5-5 tie. The Red Wings scratched their way to a 3-3 tie when John Chabot "Cha-boom" scored 2 goals in 2 minutes sending the teams into the 2 period break. Then after 2 goals in just over 3 minutes by Steve Chiasson and Steve Yzerman, again, with the Wings were holding a seemingly safe 5-3 lead only to give up 2 unanswered goals by (former Red Wing) Mark Osborne and (future yet brief Red Wing) Wendell Clark. I sure do miss these consecutive night Home and Home series' Edited February 3 by LeftWinger 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted January 28 Started a little shaky but Marco and Raymond with two great plays leading to goals. Rolling now. Johansson is emerging. That dude looks real solid tonight again. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted January 28 Damn, Marco is pretty damn good. Who could have seen that coming? 1 1 Rick D and town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,842 Report post Posted January 28 3 hours ago, kipwinger said: Damn, Marco is pretty damn good. Who could have seen that coming? Not Lalonde. 1 1 kipwinger and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,110 Report post Posted January 28 This team is gonna be ok. Just need the upgrades at 2C, 1LHD, 1G for the future. Whether that comes from within or trade, it needs to happen soon. At least by start of next season. 2 Rick D and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,742 Report post Posted January 28 1 hour ago, LeftWinger said: This team is gonna be ok. Just need the upgrades at 2C, 1LHD, 1G for the future. Whether that comes from within or trade, it needs to happen soon. At least by start of next season. I agree that those are needs, but I'm kinda okay with the way the young guys have been taking over this team organically. Like, why rush Danielson, ASP, Cossa, etc.? I'm not suggesting leaving them in the AHL too long. I'm just saying the developmental strategy that's worked for guys like Berg, Ed, Aljo, and Kasper seems to be working so why not stick with that? Treat Danielson, for example, just like Marco. Make him earn it with his play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 389 Report post Posted January 29 On 1/28/2025 at 8:53 AM, kipwinger said: I agree that those are needs, but I'm kinda okay with the way the young guys have been taking over this team organically. Like, why rush Danielson, ASP, Cossa, etc.? I'm not suggesting leaving them in the AHL too long. I'm just saying the developmental strategy that's worked for guys like Berg, Ed, Aljo, and Kasper seems to be working so why not stick with that? Treat Danielson, for example, just like Marco. Make him earn it with his play. It would be really nice to be able to bring those guys up for a playoff run for a little while. Let them see time w the big club, and let us get a better look at them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
