DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have defeated good teams during this five-game winning streak, but perhaps their most significant game was their humbling 5-1 loss in the season-opener.

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

DETROIT -- Currently riding a five-game winning streak, the Detroit Red Wings have been one of the NHL’s hottest clubs just over a week into the 2025-26 season. And while contributions throughout their lineup have helped the Red Wings jump out to a 5-1-0 (10 points) start, leading the way both on and off the ice is captain Dylan Larkin.

What looked like an imposing stretch of hockey to begin the season for the Red Wings turned out better than most people could have expected.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin had two-word praise of his teammate and linemate, Emmitt Finnie, amid their hot streak.

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

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.

How to watch the NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers, as well as puck drop time and team news.