Red Wings recover from slow start with improved performance in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings have rebounded to a 5-4-3 record as October near its end, following a challenging start to the season. Despite initial struggles, including four losses in five games, the team has found some momentum. Their young players, Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, are contributing significantly, helping the team adapt after changes in structure under head coach Todd McLellan. The Red Wings have demonstrated resilience, managing crucial game-tying goals in late minutes multiple times, although they remain vulnerable in tight contests. With two games left in October, they aim to further solidify their position in the standings.
- •Detroit Red Wings hold a 5-4-3 record as of October 29.
- •Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard contribute to team success.
- •Red Wings scored game-tying goals in the final minutes three times this season.
- •Team struggles with one-goal games, posting a 1-4-2 record trailing after two periods.
- •Two games remain for the Red Wings in October.
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