The tide appears to be turning in the Motor City, as the Detroit Red Wings have accomplished a feat not seen for the franchise since early 2015.

Lucas Raymond leads the Detroit Red Wings in scoring, and is one of Sweden's top players joining the Olympic hockey team for 2026.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Larkin is the only Detroit Red Wings player on the roster. Patrick Kane had hoped to earn a third shot at a gold medal, but injuries derailed the 37-year-old's chances. Alex DeBrincat's impressive performance — 21 goals among 41 points in 42 games — wasn't enough to get a nod.

The Penguins start off 2026 against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Following the game, fans should stay in their seats for a special postgame Zambelli indoor fireworks show.

The Detroit Red Wings have won six of their last seven games on home ice at Little Caesars Arena, an important aspect of their winning record so far in their centennial campaign.

John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.

As of Tuesday morning, Detroit had the second-most points in the Eastern Conference and was atop the Atlantic Division