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Red Wings prepare for season opener against Rangers amid offseason challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Red Wings prepare for season opener against Rangers amid offseason challenges
Summary

The Detroit Red Wings are set to begin their season at home against the New York Rangers. Despite a tumultuous offseason characterized by player uncertainties, including Dylan Larkin remaining with the team and Simon Edvinsson and Alex DeBrincat unsigned, the team aims to focus on the present. Head coach Todd McLellan emphasized the need to move forward, with the first match occurring after the Rangers face the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings seek to secure a strong start in a month filled with games at Little Caesars Arena.

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  • •Red Wings open the season at home against the Rangers
  • •Players include Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, and Alex DeBrincat
  • •Team faces pressure following a challenging offseason
  • •Head coach Todd McLellan stresses focus on the immediate season
  • •Little Caesars Arena will host many games in the coming month
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  • 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — The Daily: Season Opener’s Eve; Red Wings Focused on Themselves
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