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Detroit Red Wings complete sweep of Maple Leafs with 2-1 win in OT
Detroit Red Wings on their comfort level as points keep coming
Detroit Red Wings John Gibson, Simon Edvinsson, Dylan Larkin & Todd McLellan, Jan. 21, 2026 in Toronto.
TORONTO — The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs played what has become a typical Atlantic Division outing: A three-point game.
Dylan Larkin ensured it would be the Wings celebrating a two-point gain in the standings when he scored at 4:07 of overtime to settle the game on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 2-1. It was a pretty finish after Moritz Seider knocked down the Leafs’ defender to get Larkin a one-on-one chance at the net.
Simon Edvinsson scored in the first period for the Wings’ only other goal.
The Wings (31-16-4, second in division because the Tampa Bay Lightning have games in hand) came into the night having won the first three meetings against the Leafs this season, with Cam Talbot stealing the first outing at Scotiabank Arena, back in October. In the second appearance in Toronto, John Gibson was in peak form, finishing with 29 saves. The Wings had 41 shots on net, including six in overtime.
Gibson delivered to the standard he’s set since Thanksgiving in the first period, making, among his 11 saves, one on John Tavares as he barreled to the crease in an attempt to stuff the puck across the goal line. The only puck that did cross Gibson’s net was when Scott Laughton was left unattended, giving him time and space to redirect Calle Jarnkrok’s pass into the net for a 1-0 lead five minutes into the game.
The Wings had a couple quality chances during a power play a minute later, but they didn’t break Joseph Woll until the final minute of the first period. Lucas Raymond transported the puck up ice, briefly passing it to Dylan Larkin before getting it back. As Raymond skated backwards towards the goal line, he fired a pass out front that Edvinsson turned into his sixth goal of the season, with 17.7 seconds on the clock, one of 15 shots on net by the Wings in the first period.
The rapid back-and-forth continued in the second period, with Gibson making five saves just while Jacob Bernard-Docker served a penalty for tripping. He made another three when James van Riemsdyk was also called for tripping.
The Wings were called for a third penalty in the second period when officials deemed Edvinsson hooked Laughton on a breakaway, leading to a penalty shot, at 16:41. But Laughton – who has 15 goals and 22 points in his last 21 games against the Wings – fumbled the chance, with the puck slipping off his stick as he approached the net and sliding softly into the paint and into Gibson’s hands. The period ended with a scrum, as the Wings took offense to Simon Benoit knocking over Lucas Raymond.
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On the roster: Aidan Hutchinson, DJ Wonnum, Derrick Moore, Payton Turner, Tyler Lacy, Tyre West, Ahmed Hassanein
Twentyman: Hutchinson, 25, was named Second-Team All-Pro after setting a new career single-season high in sacks (14.5) while leading the NFL with 100 total pressures. Hutchinson is the first player in franchise history to log multiple 10.0-sack seasons through the first four years of a player’s career. With Al-Quadin Muhammad and his 11.0 sacks last year signing with Tampa Bay in free agency, the Lions needed to find Hutchinson a new running mate on the opposite edge.
Detroit added Wonnum in free agency and Moore in the NFL Draft and like what both bring to the table. It will be interesting to see how their unique skillsets fit in Kelvin Sheppard’s defense. Onwuzurike is a defensive tackle by trade but could also get some run as the big end.
While Detroit’s 49 sacks were the fourth most in the NFL last year, Detroit’s average time to pressure of 2.92 seconds was the slowest in the NFL, per Next Gen Stats. It wasn’t always the kind of pressure that affected the timing of opponent passing attacks as opposing quarterbacks finished with a 92.5 rating against Detroit’s defense, which ranked 19th.
On roster: Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jimmy Rolder, Damone Clark, Trevor Nowaske, Joe Bachie
Twentyman: The departure of Alex Anzalone means the Lions will have a new starter at the WILL in 2026. The leading candidate to fill the role is the veteran Rodriguez. Rolder has an interesting skillset, but is he ready to step in right away after playing limited defensive snaps at Michigan? Could the versatile Clark potentially be a fit there too? The competition for the starting WILL spot will be one of the better ones to watch in camp.
It will also be interesting to see how Sheppard might evolve his scheme after an extensive sit-down with head coach Dan Campbell this offseason going through all the cut-ups on defense from last year. Detroit wants to be more adaptable and versatile. Will Barnes’ SAM role change at all within the defense? Will a team that played the most base defense of any team in the NFL last year play more nickel?
DETROIT – The sound and speed of the Detroit Grand Prix return to city streets in three weeks.
“Racing is in our blood. It’s in our DNA,” event chairman Bud Denker said.
Entering its fourth year downtown, the race hosts the NTT IndyCar Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship from May 29 through May 31.
“We’re not here once every 15 or 20 years like the Super Bowl or the Draft or Final Four,” Denker continued. “This event happens in our city every single year. You can plan on it.”
Racing up Franklin Street and down Jefferson Avenue, drivers can always count on a challenge from the nine-turn, 1.7-mile circuit.
“One little error and you’re going to hit a wall and end your day,” five-time Belle Isle winner and Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing sports car driver Jordan Taylor said. “It takes a lot of risk. It takes a lot of commitment. The car has to be fast. This is one of those events where you need everything to go right.”
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear took the green flag for the first time in 1982 as a Formula One event, transitioning to IndyCar/CART in 1989.
Through layout and location changes, the event continues to reflect the city’s culture.
“Energy, warmth, and sense of togetherness make the Detroit Grand Prix special,” Reden Le said. A student at the College for Creative Studies, Le designed the poster for this year’s race. “Working on this poster made me actually see how the community in Detroit is so diverse and so fun.”
The fun includes concerts, festivities, and promotions adjacent to the track throughout race week, along with documented economic and charitable impacts.
“We love racing for all those reasons,” General Motors Vice President of Performance and Motorsports Jim Campbell said. “Certainly, to have a race in our hometown means a lot, and it’s also a great way to give back.”
Approximately 1,350 volunteers sign up with the Detroit Grand Prix Association each year, but community assistance goes both ways.
“We put thousands of people to work,” Denker added. “We bring 100 million dollars to the city every year, and we show off these kids.”
Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit created seven murals adorning the wall to the right side of the pit lane exit.
Serving as a clear reminder of the community that makes this race what it is, they’re also tough for drivers to see at speeds in excess of 180 miles per hour.
“We’re one of only 20 cities in the world that have a downtown street course event,” Denker said. “We should never take that for granted.”
The track build has already begun, with most construction occurring at night to avoid disrupting traffic.
Friday, May 29, is Fifth Third Free Prix Day, welcoming fans to grandstands one and nine with no ticket required.
Reserved seats for all three days are on sale now.
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The Detroit People Mover is back up and running after being closed for the past two months for repairs following storm damage.
According to the Detroit Transportation Corporation, the People Mover reopened to the public at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
High winds on March 13 forced the People Mover to undergo a series of repairs, including undercarriage sheet metal removal, track cable communications and switch mechanisms.
Over the last 16 days, People Mover cars have been out for tests ahead of the reopening.
“Rider safety is always at the heart of what we do, and it is our responsibility as a public transit provider,” DTE CEO Melia Howard said in a statement. “The time was a necessary requirement to restore key, operational components and is an investment in the continued reliability of the system. We take pride in the role that the People Mover plays for residents, workers and visitors, and we look forward to being the go-to public transportation for both daily rides and special events which bring everyone together.”
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