Over its hundred-year history, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> has had no shortage of out-of-this-world talents and masters with the puck who captivated entire fanbases, leaving jaws dropped with every dangle, move, and trickery on the ice. However, only a select few could be dubbed the greatest to ever play the sport. While the most common answer is the Edmonton Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky, opinions differ, and all-time greats Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr believe there was another player who stands above The Great One.



Gretzky is the NHL’s all-time leader in goals, assists, points, while still holding 57 League records to this day. Hockey is the ultimate team sport and nothing is more important than collective success, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> legend is not unfamiliar with that either, as he has won four Stanley Cup titles with Edmonton. 



Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-gretzky">Gretzky</a> and his goals record are being chased after by Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin, if he were to lose that record nobody would believe any less highly of him. However, despite Gretzky’s success and him elevating the level of play during the 80’s and 90’s, fellow Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins legends Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux believe there was one player who stood above him. As a matter of fact, even Gretzky himself believes it.



That player is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Detroit Red Wings</a> franchise icon Gordie Howe, who made his NHL debut in 1946 at 18 years old and first retired in 1971. However, Howe returned to the ice for one last season during the 1979-80 campaign. Playing for the Hartford Whalers, Howe became the oldest player to participate in an NHL game at 52 years and 10 days old.



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“Gordie [Howe] in my mind is the best that ever played the game,” Orr stated during the NHL’s All Star Weekend on January 2017, via ESPN. “I’m not sure if we’ll ever see another one.”


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“I think his work ethic first of all, just like Wayne was when he played, he’s the hardest-working guy out there,” Lemieux said. “Whether it’s a practice or a 3-on-3 game at practice, he wants to win, he wants to be the best.”



<h2>Gordie Howe’s influence</h2>



Gretzky may have been the most fascinating hockey player to ever step onto the ice, but Howe embodied everything hockey stood for. He was hockey. As a result, Howe earned the nickname “Mr. Hockey”. Howe passed away at the age of 88 in June 2016, leaving an indelible legacy in the beautiful sport of hockey.



The Red Wings legend even inspired a milestone named after him: the “Gordie Howe Hat Trick.” This feat consists of scoring a goal, registering an assist, and getting into a fight in a single game. Because that’s what hockey is all about—the beauty and the rampage, the harmony and the pandemonium that coexist on the ice.



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Even for Gretzky, who is hands down the most famous NHL superstar in history, being above Howe was nothing short of an honor. 



“I think we’re all in pretty much in agreement that Gordie was pretty special,” Gretzky stated, per ESPN. “These two guys here are pretty special also, and we all have so much respect for what Gordie did and what he accomplished. It’s not a bad thing to be named in the top 100 behind a guy like Gordie Howe. I think we all feel the same way.”



<h2>Howe’s accolades</h2>



Over his longevous career in the NHL, Gordie Howe pulled off the unthinkable time and time again, and therefore, when he stepped off the ice he left an impressive resume behind. Howe played in 1,767 games (only surpassed by Patrick Marleau’s 1,779), scoring 801 goals, and registering 1,049 assists for a grand-total of 1,850 points. Howe didn’t shy away from the penalty box, either as he totalled 1,685 penalty minutes.



Howe experienced plenty of team success, as well. During his career, Howe hoisted Lord Stanley four times, and led the Detroit Red Wings to seven consecutive first place finishes in the regular season from 1949 to 1955, a feat no other team has ever replicated.



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Undoubtedly, Howe’s impact in today’s NHL is still felt all over the league. Not just for the Red Wings, Mr. Hockey is a symbol of resilience and love for the game to every player and team. While the younger generations watch on the superstars as insipiration, Gretzky revealed Gordie Howe was who he wanted to be growing up. 


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“We all had the same dreams growing up as kids,” Gretzky stated during the interview with ESPN on 2017. “Mario probably wanted to be [Jean] Beliveau, Bobby Orr probably wanted to be Doug Harvey. Of course I wanted to be Gordie. So we all had the same dream.“

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Patience is running out in Motor City. The Detroit Red Wings have gotten off to a terrible first half of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season and have made a big decision before their playoffs chances slip away.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Red Wings</a> have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in its last eight seasons. Fans are desperate for success as the team’s core looks promising every season, but is unable to get over the hump. It’s become a tendency in Mo-town, lots of talk during the offseason, but production runs short when it’s go-time.



The Red Wings have many stars in their roster, with the likes of Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and Lucas Raymond, however, they seem to be lacking what it takes to make the postseason year after year. 



Through 34 games in the 2024-25 NHL season, Detroit is sitting in second-to-last place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-17-4 record. The Red Wings were headed in a grim alley, so General Manager Steven Yzerman stepped in to make a critical decision.



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Detroit announced a coaching change, in hopes of turning their lackluster season around. The Red Wings have moved on from Derek Lalonde, naming Todd McLellan as head coach.


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“Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the team has named Todd McLellan as the 29th Head Coach in franchise history and signed him to a multi-year contract,” the team stated.



<h2>Familiar face behind the bench</h2>



Under head coach Mike Babcock in 2005, Todd McLellan served as an assistant coach for the Red Wings. He was tasked with handling the Red Wings’ forwards and managing the team’s power play, which became the top-ranked power play in the NHL. In 2008, McLellan won his first Stanley Cup as assistant coach with Detroit.



McLellan returns to Mo-town after coaching the Los Angeles Kings since February 2019. Despite signing a contract extension with the Kings in 2023, McLellan was fired by the Kings in February 2024. He is now back behind the home bench at Little Caesars Arena.



Detroit hopes McLellan can get this team running once they return to the ice on December 27 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings are eight points behind the last wildcard berth and will need a strong stretch prior to the Four-Nations Faceoff break to get back in the mix for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.



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McLellan faces a tall order as he is expected to snap the team’s postseason hex. Detroit last played a Stanley Cup Playoff game during the 2015-16 season.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> prevailed 3-2 in a heated divisional matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Following the victory in overtime, Boston defenseman Nikita Zadorov called out Detroit forward Lucas Raymond after tensions flared between the two players during the game.



Zadorov is a very physical player in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, standing at 6’6” and weighing 248lb he has more than enough reasons to put his body on the line every night. The Bruins’ defenseman doesn’t shy away from contact and taking penalties. However, he wasn’t appreciattive of Raymond’s embellishment after a slash.



He responded with a cross-check to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Red Wings</a> star and a scuffle broke out. Despite the overtime win, thanks to Pavel Zacha’s goal, Zadorov didn’t let the incident slide and he sent a very strong message to Detroit’s youngster.



“I think that’s got to get out of the league. It’s a man’s league,” Zadorov said, via BosHockeyNow. “We all get slashed. We’re all in pain, but you don’t go like this and show the referee you get slashed.



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“I think it’s just a little bit disrespectful. I don’t like when the guy’s shaking his hand. I barely touch his hand. You don’t sell penalties.”


 

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<h2>Interim coach Joe Sacco talks on Zadorov’s performance</h2>



Zadorov scored a goal and registered six penalty minutes during the 3-2 triumph over Detroit. The 29-year-old now tallies two goals and six assists on the season. After the game, coach Joe Sacco issued a big statement on his performance.



“He was engaged in the game tonight,” Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco commented on Zadorov. “He was physical, and he was just defending hard tonight. When he was on the ice, the opposition knew that he was playing, and the goal was good, too. We’d like to see more of that.”



<h2>Bruins’ mentality change under Coach Sacco</h2>



Boston has looked like a different team since Jim Montgomery’s firing. Under interim coach Joe Sacco, the Bruins have won five of their last seven games and are looking confident again. Zadorov made a bold statement about what’s changed in Beantown.



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“I think we’re playing with passion. I think we’re playing with pride. I think we’re playing for each other. I thought we were disconnected before. That’s what wasn’t working. I don’t think we fixed much X’s and O’s. I think it’s the same system, same gameplans. We’re just doing that this time.”



The Bruins will look to maintain their current form and extend their win streak to three games when they host Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks next.

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In a thrilling NHL game, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> pulled off an impressive comeback, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime. Pavel Zacha was the hero of the night, scoring the game-winning goal at 2:15 of the third overtime.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Boston Red Wings</a> started strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period thanks to two goals from Lucas Raymond. However, the Bruins weren’t intimidated and began to press hard in the second and third periods.



Zadorov scored for the Bruins in the first period, and in the third, Kiviranta and Brazeau both found the back of the net, tying the score. Finally, it was Zacha who sealed the victory with a precise shot that caught the Red Wings’ goalkeeper by surprise.



“[Pastrnak] was really good on the forecheck,” Zacha said via NHL.com. “I saw they had two guys, so even if he couldn’t get it, I was there to help out. But you know, he made a great play and won the battle, and that was really important. It’s why we scored.”



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“This is a tough league to win in, regardless of the type of game,” Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said. “It wasn’t a clean game, either side. It was a low-event game for a while; the second period got a little interesting with penalties. … You just stay with it in these types of games. You try not to deviate from what you’re trying to implement, and the guys with the game plan stay with it, and for the most part, we did that.”


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<h3>A Painful Defeat for the Red Wings</h3>



On the other hand, the Red Wings suffered a painful defeat, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Despite having moments of good play, they couldn’t keep up the pace and let the victory slip away.



“It’s frustrating because we’re doing a lot of good things,” Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde said. “We keep getting points; again, that’s points in six of the last eight games. It’s a pretty good pace, but I think there are stretches in our game where we play really well, and you’ve got to want it more. But we self-inflict mistakes.”



<h3>The Future of the Red Wings in the NHL</h3>



Despite a strong start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season, the Red Wings have shown some inconsistency in their game. The team will need to work on improving their defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities when they arise.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-kane">Patrick Kane</a> has been sidelined since November 23 after sustaining an upper-body injury during the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. As the Red Wings prepare for a crucial two-game road trip against Atlantic Division opponents, head coach Derek Lalonde hopes to count on the 36-year-old forward in the lineup.



Patience is running short in Mo-town. The Red Wings haven’t gotten off to a great start in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season and they sit in sixth place in the division. Detroit has missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in its last eight seasons. 



The passage of time has not been kind to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings">Red Wings</a>, who last made the postseason in the 2015-16 season. During the 2016-17 campaign, Detroit’s 25-year playoff streak came to an end, giving way to a new streak—for all the wrong reasons.



Fans in Motor City are desperate for success and Steve Yzerman’s seat only continues to heat up with every frustrating season. However, it’s still early for the Red Wings to give up on their current season, and though they are not looking good they may find their mojo with the return of star Patrick Kane.



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“Patrick Kane is trending to be back on Tuesday in Boston,” head coach Derek Lalonde stated.


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The Red Wings will kickstart their roadtrip at TD Garden against the always-competitive Bruins. Coincidentally, Kane might return to the ice versus the same team he had played his last game. ‘Showtime’ may come into the rink with a chip on his shoulder.



<h2>Pivotal games against divisional opponents</h2>



Detroit faces a unique opportunity to narrow their gap behind the Atlantic Division’s leaders. While Florida and Toronto have pulled slightly ahead, the middle of the standings is jam-packed, with five teams separated by just five points.



The Red Wings face Boston on Tuesday and Ottawa on Thursday, both on the road. Winning these games would be fantastic for Detroit as they head back home to take on Colorado, before hitting the road once again, and against divisional rival, the Buffalo Sabres.



The regular season is very long, and the key to success is stringing together good streaks, preferably against direct opponents. Up next, the Red Wings have the chance to do exactly that. They hope to have one of the best players in history available, but in the worst-case scenario, the roster will need to push through and secure some important road wins.



<h2>Goaltending depth put to the test</h2>



Detroit’s goaltending room has been affected by an injury bug recently. Cam Talbot exited the game during the 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. He is considered day-to-day, but it’s unclear whether he will travel with the team during the upcoming road stretch.



This injury piles on to Alex Lyon’s who remains out and has been confirmed by Lalonde to be inactive during the roadtrip. Depending on the extent of Talbot’s injury, the Red Wings may have to call up either prospect Sebastian Cossa or veteran Jack Campbell. Both are with Detroit’s AHL affiliate. For the time being, Ville Husso will take sole property of the Red Wings’ crease.

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Having taken three in a row at home, the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.Pittsburgh suffered a 5-1 loss on the road its last time out on March 25 against the New York Rangers. Kasperi Kapanen (one assist) and Jeff Carter (one goal) were among the three Penguins skaters who put up one point each.Look for all the detailed information about this hockey matchup including the date, time, TV channel and how to live stream it online free. You can watch this game live in the US on <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_Pittsburgh_Penguins-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a><h2>What time is the Penguins vs. Red Wings?</h2><ul><li>Game Day: Sunday, March 27, 2022</li><li>Arena: PPG Paints Arena</li><li>TV: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh</li><li>Live Stream: <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_Pittsburgh_Penguins-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Penguins</h2><ul><li>Sidney Crosby is Pittsburgh's leading contributor with 66 points. He has 23 goals and 43 assists this season.</li><li>Jake Guentzel has 31 goals and 33 assists to total 64 points (1.1 per game).</li><li>Kris Letang's 53 points this season have come via seven goals and 46 assists.</li><li>Tristan Jarry has a 2.3 goals against average, and 1360 saves. His .921 save percentage is eighth-best in the league.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Red Wings</h2><ul><li>Dylan Larkin is a leading scorer for Detroit, with 61 points this season. He has recorded 27 goals and 34 assists in 60 games.</li><li>Tyler Bertuzzi is a top scorer for Detroit, with 53 total points this season. He has netted 25 goals and provided 28 assists in 54 games.</li><li>Detroit's Lucas Raymond has 48 points, courtesy of 20 goals (third on team) and 28 assists (third).</li><li>Alex Nedeljkovic has a .905 save percentage (34th in the league), with 1308 total saves, while conceding 138 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put up a 17-19-7 record between the posts for Detroit this season.</li></ul><h2>Penguins vs. Red Wings Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Penguins rank 12th in the league with 211 goals scored (3.2 per game).</li><li>Defensively, the Penguins are one of the stingiest units in NHL action, conceding 171 total goals (2.6 per game) to rank fifth.</li><li>They have the league's fifth-best goal differential at +40.</li><li>The 43 power-play goals the Penguins have recorded this season (on 203 power-play chances) rank 14th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>With 184 goals (2.8 per game), the Red Wings have the league's 23rd-ranked offense.</li><li>The Red Wings' total of 240 goals conceded (3.7 per game) is 31st in the NHL.</li><li>They have the 28th-ranked goal differential in the league at -56.</li><li>With 31 power-play goals (on 179 chances), the Red Wings are 28th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>Penguins odds: -341</li><li>Red Wings odds: +268</li></ul>To watch this game live from the United States, tune in to <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_Pittsburgh_Penguins-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a>

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Having won five in a row at home, the New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.New York claimed a 3-0 home victory against the Ottawa Senators its last time out on March 22. Brock Nelson led the Islanders with three points (three assists).Look for everything you need to know about this hockey matchup including the date, time, TV channel and how to stream it live online for free. You can watch this game live in the US at <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_New_York_Islanders-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a><h2>What time is the Islanders vs. Red Wings?</h2><ul><li>Game Day: Thursday, March 24, 2022</li><li>Arena: UBS Arena</li><li>TV: MSG</li><li>Live Stream: <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_New_York_Islanders-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Islanders</h2><ul><li>Nelson is one of New York's leading contributors (42 total points), having registered 27 goals and 15 assists.</li><li>Mathew Barzal has 12 goals and 28 assists to total 40 points (0.8 per game).</li><li>Noah Dobson's 36 points this season have come via 10 goals and 26 assists.</li><li>In 21 games, Semyon Varlamov has conceded 55 goals (2.67 goals against average) and has recorded 608 saves.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Red Wings</h2><ul><li>Dylan Larkin's 27 goals and 34 assists in 58 contests give him 61 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.</li><li>Tyler Bertuzzi is key for Detroit's offense with 52 total points (1.0 per game), including 25 goals and 27 assists through 52 contests.</li><li>Detroit's Lucas Raymond has 48 points, courtesy of 20 goals (third on team) and 28 assists (third).</li><li>Thomas Greiss' record stands at 8-10-1 on the season, giving up 71 goals (3.8 goals against average) and amassing 557 saves with an .887 save percentage (50th in the league).</li></ul><h2>Islanders vs. Red Wings Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Islanders rank 27th in the NHL with 165 goals scored (2.7 per game).</li><li>The Islanders have allowed 160 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking third in NHL play for the fewest goals against.</li><li>Their +5 goal differential ranks 16th in the league.</li><li>The 30 power-play goals the Islanders have recorded this season (to rank 28th in the NHL) have come on 153 power-play chances.</li></ul><ul><li>With 181 goals (2.9 per game), the Red Wings have the league's 22nd-ranked offense.</li><li>The Red Wings' total of 233 goals conceded (3.7 per game) is 30th in the NHL.</li><li>Their -52 goal differential is 27th in the league.</li><li>With 31 power-play goals (on 171 chances), the Red Wings are 24th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>Islanders odds: -224</li><li>Red Wings odds: +183</li></ul>If you want to watch the game live from the United States, head to <a rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Detroit_Red_Wings_at_New_York_Islanders-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a>

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