Monday’s biggest story was Carter Mazur scoring his first NHL goal as the Red Wings opened a Florida back-to-back in Sunrise. Detroit also unveiled its new Hometown Remix jersey, a new report linked Nikita Kucherov to the Red Wings, and Michigan slipped to No. 2 in the national polls.

Red Wings

Red Wings Game Recap: at Panthers (Nov. 2) — Carter Mazur scores his first NHL goal in Sunrise
Mazur got his first NHL goal, and Daniil Tarasov faced the team he played for last season as Detroit opened a stretch of four games in seven nights; full recap inside.

Report: Elliotte Friedman links Nikita Kucherov to the Red Wings as a possible fit
Sportsnet’s Friedman said a “person of significance” believes Detroit could give the Lightning star the roster he wants after his trade request; this is unconfirmed, and no talks between the teams have been reported.

Red Wings unveil ‘Hockeytown’ Hometown Remix jersey with a purple octopus in the hem
Detroit’s new alternate pairs the winged wheel with “Hockeytown” across the chest and hides a purple octopus in the hem, though the team hasn’t said which games it will be worn in.

Gordie Howe’s first All-Star Game started a 32-year run no one has matched
Seventy-eight years after Howe’s first All-Star night in Chicago, a look at the 23 appearances that remain the NHL record as the Red Wings mark their centennial.

NCAA

NCAA Hockey Rankings: Michigan slips to No. 2 as four state teams stay in the top 20 (Week of Nov. 2)
Wisconsin took over No. 1, Michigan State climbed to No. 3, and Western Michigan and Michigan Tech stayed ranked, giving the state three of the top five teams.

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