Tuesday’s biggest story came from Little Caesars Arena, where Alex DeBrincat and the Emmitt Finnie line led Detroit’s attack against New Jersey. Elsewhere, a Red Wings prospect is sidelined in college, two Griffins earned headlines, and four Michigan schools are ranked nationally.

Red Wings

Red Wings Game Recap: vs. Devils (Oct. 13) — DeBrincat scores twice, Finnie line drives the offense
John Gibson got the start in goal and rookie defenseman Anton Johansson picked up his first NHL point against New Jersey; full recap inside.

Red Wings Game Preview: vs. Devils (Oct. 13) — Compher close to a return as Detroit hunts for goals
The preview looked at Detroit’s league-low shooting percentage, Lucas Raymond’s search for his first goal, and J.T. Compher’s possible return from injured reserve.

McLellan wants more offense from Nate Danielson as Red Wings search for goals
Todd McLellan said the 2023 first-round pick has to “take it up a notch” after one assist in five games, while acknowledging Danielson’s revolving cast of fourth-line wingers.

Red Wings prospect Max Plante out week-to-week with upper-body injury at Minnesota Duluth
The reigning Hobey Baker winner was hurt in Minnesota Duluth’s opening series and has no set return date, though his expected move to Grand Rapids after this season could stay on track.

Minor Pro

Griffins goalie Michal Postava named AHL Player of the Week
Postava stopped 58 of 60 shots in two home starts to earn the league’s weekly honor, his second in his last three awards.

Griffins captain Dominik Shine reaches 100 professional goals
The Pinckney native and longtime Red Wings organization veteran reached the milestone with a third-period power-play redirect against Chicago on Sunday.

NCAA

NCAA Hockey Rankings: Four Michigan teams in the top 20, three in the top six (Week of Oct. 12)
Michigan, Michigan State, and Western Michigan all sit inside the top six of both national polls, with Michigan Tech at No. 14 ahead of Michigan’s trip to No. 1 Denver.

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