Thursday’s biggest story was the Red Wings hosting Vegas on Military Appreciation Night with John Gibson day-to-day and Daniil Tarasov back in net. The NTDP U18s also played their second game of the Five Nations Tournament in Switzerland, and Michigan State’s hot start drew a closer look.

Red Wings

Red Wings Game Recap: vs. Golden Knights (Nov. 5) — Anton Johansson breaks through on Military Appreciation Night
Detroit wore its Hometown Remix uniforms for the first time this season, with Michal Postava backing up Tarasov and Dylan Larkin still out; full recap inside.

Minor Pro

Griffins recall Tag Bertuzzi from Toledo ahead of three-game weekend
Grand Rapids brought back the sixth-year center, who had four assists in six games with the Walleye, before a stretch of three games in four nights.

NCAA

The numbers say Michigan State belongs in the top three to stay
Our analysis finds the Spartans’ defense, goaltending, and power play make them a lasting top-three team, with the race for No. 2 behind Wisconsin close to a coin flip.

Michigan State’s Anthony Romani named Big Ten Second Star after two-goal night against North Dakota
The sophomore leads the Spartans with seven goals in six games, and his 1.17 goals per game ranks second nationally.

USHL

NTDP U18 Game Recap: vs. Czechia (Nov. 5) — Braden Horton busy on the power play in Kloten
The Plymouth-based U18s faced Czechia at SWISS Arena in their second game of the Five Nations Tournament, with Nate Chizik in goal; full recap inside.

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