Emmitt Finnie has performed well since training camp and he now appears to be a mainstay in the lineup for the red-hot Red Wings.

The others that were named the second and third stars of the week for October 13 were Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Larkin, Eichel, and Wedgewood are helping lead their teams to the top of the NHL standings so far this year and it is quite a sight.

Jacob Bryson was placed in concussion protocol during the Sabres’ 3-0 win against the Panthers on Saturday. The defenseman was injured on a hit from Jonah Gadjovich early in the first period. Bryson has one assist and is plus-1 in five games.

Red Wings ignite, shifting playoff odds. Sportsbooks remain wary, betting on a wild-card race despite Detroit's early divisional dominance.

The Lightning have lost three of their first four games of the season, only beating the Boston Bruins this past Monday, and have just three points thus far. Time: 7 p.m. ET

The Detroit Red Wings are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season — and if their strong play continues, they could force general manager Steve Yzerman to accelerate his plans and enter the trade market sooner than expected.

Edmonton's puck luck is due to take a positive turn, and that will benefit Evan Bouchard, as our Oilers vs. Red Wings predictions explain. Free NHL picks for Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Veteran forward Patrick Kane will not suit up for the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday against the visiting Edmonton Oilers due to an upper-body injury. Kane, who turns 37 next month, did not practice Saturday after crashing into the boards the previous night in Detroit's 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Noah Philp & Isaac Howard will return to the lineup for the Oilers on Sunday afternoon in the second of back-to-back games against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena