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Red Wings' defensemen face NHL stars as season progresses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Red Wings' defensemen face NHL stars as season progresses
Summary

The Detroit Red Wings' defensemen William Wallinder and Anton Johansson are making strides amid a challenging early season. As the team faces top forwards like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, Wallinder expresses excitement rather than nerves. Coach Todd McLellan highlights their growth against such elite competition. Additionally, forwards Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are set to return to the lineup after early-season injuries, which could bolster the Wings' performance as they prepare for a matchup against the St. Louis Blues on November 10. The Wings are currently on a road trip, having lost their last three games.

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  • •Wallinder and Johansson adjust to facing top NHL forwards.
  • •Coach McLellan commends the young defensemen's growth.
  • •Kasper and Appleton likely return to the lineup against St. Louis.
  • •Red Wings currently on a three-game losing streak.
  • •Upcoming game against Blues at Enterprise Center on November 10.
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  • 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings' young defensemen handling challenge of facing NHL's star forwards
What they're saying
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In a way, it's like the Red Wings' William Wallinder and Anton Johansson are going through their welcome-to-the-NHL moment.

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