Rookie defenseman Anton Johansson scored his first NHL goal as the Red Wings hosted the Flyers on Hockey Fights Cancer Night, headlining a Thursday that also brought an OHL suspension for a Detroit prospect, a top-two NCAA showdown on deck, and a new veteran in Toledo.

Red Wings

Red Wings Game Preview: vs. Flyers (Oct. 15) — Tarasov gets the start on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
Daniil Tarasov got the nod in goal and Lucas Raymond dropped to the third line in Todd McLellan’s reshuffled forward group for Detroit’s first game since Alex DeBrincat’s extension.

Red Wings prospect Adam Levac suspended indefinitely by OHL after match penalty with Peterborough
The 2026 fourth-round pick faces his second major OHL suspension in less than a year after a late-game cross-check against Sudbury, and the league has yet to announce a length.

Red Wings Game Recap: vs. Flyers (Oct. 15) — Anton Johansson scores his first NHL goal
Johansson became the third Red Wing to score his first NHL goal this month as Tarasov made his second straight start against Philadelphia; full recap inside.

Minor Pro

Walleye set 27-player opening roster, add veteran AHL scorer Chris Terry
Toledo’s 27-player group includes four players sent down from Grand Rapids and former Plymouth Whalers captain Chris Terry, who ranks ninth in AHL career scoring, ahead of Saturday’s opener at Fort Wayne.

NCAA

No. 2 Michigan heads to No. 1 Denver for a Frozen Four rematch
The unbeaten, nation-leading offense of Jayden Perron, Michael Hage, and company visits Magness Arena Friday and Saturday for the programs’ first regular-season meeting since 1981.

OHL

Spirit’s Bate and Lauder, Firebirds’ Guizzetti named to Canada Red for U17 World Challenge
Saginaw’s Drew Bate and Kyler Lauder and Flint’s Cole Guizzetti will play for Canada Red in Oakville next month, with Spirit GM Dave Drinkill running the team’s hockey operations.

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