DETROIT - NOVEMBER 18: Alex Auld #31 of the Dallas Stars defends the net as Tomas Holmstrom #96 of the Detroit Red Wings gets into position during a NHL game at Joe Louis...

Chatting with a Red Wings blogger

...to define a "top line." In theory, the top line is Todd Bertuzzi, Pavel Datsyuk, and Tomas Holmstrom. Obviously, Zetterberg and Dan Cleary sometimes get some ice time on what could also be considered...

Front Line: What's wrong with Havlat?

Sean Allen explores three possible explanations for Martin Havlat's struggles in his weekly roundup and rankings of everything related to fantasy hockey forwards.

Zetterberg, Red Wings hand Canucks third straight loss

Henrik Zetterberg scored midway through the third period and Jimmy Howard made 31 saves, giving the Red Wings a 3-1 victory over the Canucks.

Front Line: Stars shine

Sean Allen takes a closer look at the teams that are scoring more than expected, like the Dallas Stars, and adjusts their forwards accordingly in his weekly news and rankings feature.

Wings may lose Williams for 2 months

Detroit Red Wings forward Jason Williams could miss two months after fracturing his right fibula in a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Hawks' Toews, Eager out vs. Coyotes

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is out for Thursday's game against Phoenix.

Lucky Luc was consummate teammate

On the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.

Osgood blanks Bruins as Zetterberg, Holmstrom goals lift Wings

Chris Osgood finished with his first shutout of the season to give the Red Wings a 2-0 win over the Bruins.

Osgood Stones Bruins In 2-0 Win

Chris Osgood stopped 29 shots as Detroit received goals from Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk

Front Line: Ranking the injured

Ranking the injured, and players returning from injury, can be tricky business. Sean Allen reveals his methods as he introduces the convalescing Phil Kessel to the rankings.

Stuart, Holmstrom douse Flames in second period for Red Wings' victory

Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom scored goals 59 seconds apart in the second period, and Alberta native Chris Osgood made 20 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Saturday night.

Family fun with the Hawks

...that role, he was never truly comfortable there. He's not going to be confused with Tomas Holmstrom. Plus, he has such a heavy shot that he might do more good back at the...

NHL Forecaster: Stalking their prey

Sean Allen previews Week 5 of the NHL season, suggesting fantasy owners exploit favorable matchups for goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Pekka Rinne.

Wings win after teams combine for six goals in third period

Jason Williams scored a power-play goal with 5:03 left in a wild third period, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.