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“Keep Moving Forward”: Red Wings Begin Two-Game Divisional Road Swing

The Detroit Red Wings have no choice but to rebound from their disappointing 5-4 setback on Saturday afternoon when they face two straight divisional opponents on the road starting on Monday evening.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:33 PM
“Keep Moving Forward”: Red Wings Begin Two-Game Divisional Road Swing
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Red Wings open a two-game divisional road trip on Monday against the Florida Panthers.
  • Detroit is looking to rebound after blowing a two-goal third-period lead in a 5-4 loss to St. Louis.
  • Head coach Todd McLellan confirmed team meetings addressed the collapse ahead of back-to-back games against Florida and Tampa Bay.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings aim to bounce back from a 5-4 collapse against the St. Louis Blues as they start a two-game road swing against the Florida Panthers on Monday night. Detroit squandered a two-goal lead entering the third period on Saturday, prompting head coach Todd McLellan to internally address the team's mistakes ahead of consecutive divisional matchups against Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

McLellan highlighted that the team is continuing to adapt to a new neutral-zone system designed to increase offensive zone time. Detroit will insert forward John Leonard into the lineup for Nate Danielson following Leonard's call-up from Grand Rapids, while former Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov is scheduled to start in net against his former team.

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