Lightning beat winless Red Wings 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a successful opening stretch at home. Stamkos scored his first goal of the season, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Thursday night. Stamkos ended a 16-game regular-season goal drought dating to last season from the slot with 4:41 left in the second. The goal gave...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a successful opening stretch at home. Stamkos scored his first goal of the season, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Thursday night. Stamkos ended a 16-game regular-season goal drought dating to last season from the slot with 4:41 left in the second. The goal gave...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Darius Slay
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' cornerback Darius Slay as they prepare to head to Miami to take on the Dolphins on FOX 2.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' cornerback Darius Slay as they prepare to head to Miami to take on the Dolphins on FOX 2.
WATCH: Casey, Griffin & Drummond after 103-100 win over Nets
Andre Drummond had 24 points and 20 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their opener under new coach Dwane Casey, 103-100 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Andre Drummond had 24 points and 20 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their opener under new coach Dwane Casey, 103-100 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Detroit's Svechnikov has knee surgery, out 5-6 months
DETROIT (AP) - Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery on his right knee. The Red Wings said Tuesday the surgery was done by Dr. Kyle Anderson. Svechnikov required ACL reconstruction. The 21-year-old Svechnikov injured the knee in Detroit's preseason finale on Sept. 29. In 16 regular-season appearances with the Red Wings, Svechnikov...
DETROIT (AP) - Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery on his right knee. The Red Wings said Tuesday the surgery was done by Dr. Kyle Anderson. Svechnikov required ACL reconstruction. The 21-year-old Svechnikov injured the knee in Detroit's preseason finale on Sept. 29. In 16 regular-season appearances with the Red Wings, Svechnikov...
No. 24 Spartans have 'chip' back with No. 6 Michigan looming
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - After upsetting Penn State on the road last weekend, Michigan State feels it has a bit of its identity back. Just in time for the annual clash with rival Michigan. "Last week we brought the chip back and that's just something you can never lose, and same thing with the underdog thing and how they think of us," linebacker Joe Bachie said. "Never lose...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - After upsetting Penn State on the road last weekend, Michigan State feels it has a bit of its identity back. Just in time for the annual clash with rival Michigan. "Last week we brought the chip back and that's just something you can never lose, and same thing with the underdog thing and how they think of us," linebacker Joe Bachie said. "Never lose...
Lions lose Agnew, face tough stretch after open date
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions returned from their open date with a significant injury announcement. Jamal Agnew, who earned All-Pro honors last season as a rookie punt returner, was put on injured reserve with a knee problem. The Lions announced the move Monday, although coach Matt Patricia doesn't seem to be ruling out the possibility of Agnew returning this season.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions returned from their open date with a significant injury announcement. Jamal Agnew, who earned All-Pro honors last season as a rookie punt returner, was put on injured reserve with a knee problem. The Lions announced the move Monday, although coach Matt Patricia doesn't seem to be ruling out the possibility of Agnew returning this season.
Canadiens roll in 7-3 win over Red Wings
MONTREAL (AP) - Canadiens coach Claude Julien said it looked like Tomas Plekanec "drank from the fountain of youth" before playing in his 1,000th game Monday night. Plekanec scored in his milestone game, and Jonathan Drouin added two goals to lead Montreal to a 7-3 victory over the winless Detroit Red Wings. Julien was also behind the bench for Plekanec's very first NHL game in...
MONTREAL (AP) - Canadiens coach Claude Julien said it looked like Tomas Plekanec "drank from the fountain of youth" before playing in his 1,000th game Monday night. Plekanec scored in his milestone game, and Jonathan Drouin added two goals to lead Montreal to a 7-3 victory over the winless Detroit Red Wings. Julien was also behind the bench for Plekanec's very first NHL game in...
No. 6 Michigan up against history at No. 24 Michigan State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 6 Michigan is in great shape if the past truly does not matter when it plays No. 24 Michigan State this weekend. Shea Patterson has become an effective, dual-threat quarterback and he showed it in a 38-13-win over No. 15 Wisconsin . The defense ranks first in the nation against the pass and second overall. Since losing to then-No. 12 Notre Dame, Michigan has built...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No. 6 Michigan is in great shape if the past truly does not matter when it plays No. 24 Michigan State this weekend. Shea Patterson has become an effective, dual-threat quarterback and he showed it in a 38-13-win over No. 15 Wisconsin . The defense ranks first in the nation against the pass and second overall. Since losing to then-No. 12 Notre Dame, Michigan has built...
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk about the Lions at the bye week.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable to talk about the Lions at the bye week.
Patterson-led No. 12 Michigan routs No. 15 Wisconsin 38-13
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson had his best day running the ball and was pretty good at throwing it, too. Patterson accounted for 214 yards of offense and a touchdown, leading No. 12 Michigan to a 38-13 victory over No. 15 Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Wolverines called some plays designed for Patterson and that created problems for the Badgers. And sometimes, Patterson simply ran on...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson had his best day running the ball and was pretty good at throwing it, too. Patterson accounted for 214 yards of offense and a touchdown, leading No. 12 Michigan to a 38-13 victory over No. 15 Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Wolverines called some plays designed for Patterson and that created problems for the Badgers. And sometimes, Patterson simply ran on...
Lewerke rallies Michigan State over No. 8 Penn State, 21-17
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Each Michigan State player brought a poker chip to Happy Valley and coach Mark Dantonio encouraged the Spartans to push them all to the center of the table Saturday. As the evening wore on against No. 8 Penn State, it was clear the Spartans were all-in.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Each Michigan State player brought a poker chip to Happy Valley and coach Mark Dantonio encouraged the Spartans to push them all to the center of the table Saturday. As the evening wore on against No. 8 Penn State, it was clear the Spartans were all-in.
Bruins rout winless Red Wings 8-2
BOSTON (AP) - David Pastrnak got to the 100-goal mark and moved right past it. Pastrnak scored three times Saturday, giving him 101 goals for his career, and the Boston Bruins kept Detroit winless with an 8-2 victory over the Red Wings. "It's been quick and I'm glad that I get to be part of this," Pastrnak said. "I'm just having fun. I love the game. I'm not...
BOSTON (AP) - David Pastrnak got to the 100-goal mark and moved right past it. Pastrnak scored three times Saturday, giving him 101 goals for his career, and the Boston Bruins kept Detroit winless with an 8-2 victory over the Red Wings. "It's been quick and I'm glad that I get to be part of this," Pastrnak said. "I'm just having fun. I love the game. I'm not...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Dwane Casey & Blake Griffin
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Pistons' Head Coach Dwane Casey & forward Blake Griffin as they start their first season together in Detroit.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Pistons' Head Coach Dwane Casey & forward Blake Griffin as they start their first season together in Detroit.
After poor start, Lions have steadied themselves
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The last time the Detroit Lions entered their open date with a losing record, they fired the general manager. This year, the break in the schedule has been a bit quieter.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The last time the Detroit Lions entered their open date with a losing record, they fired the general manager. This year, the break in the schedule has been a bit quieter.