Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward John Leonard from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. Leonard, 27, has recorded four points (2-2-4) in nine games with the Red Wings during the 2025-26 season. The 5-foot-11, 192-pound forward has also skated in 34 games with the Griffins this season and ranks among the team leaders with 27 goals (1st), 41 points (1st), three power play goals (T5th), three shorthanded goals (1st), eight game-winning goals (1st), 116 shots (3rd), and a 23.3 shooting percentage (1st). Leonard spent the entire 2024-25 campaign with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers, tallying 61 points (36-25-61), a plus-21 rating, and 22 penalty minutes in 72 regular-season games. He represented the club at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic and earned a place on the AHL’s Second All-Star Team. Leonard also recorded 14 points (8-6-14) and 18 penalty minutes in 18 postseason contests, helping the Checkers reach the 2025 Calder Cup Finals. Originally selected by the San Jose Sharks in the sixth round (182nd overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Leonard has registered 21 points (8-13-21) and four penalty minutes in 79 regular-season games with the Sharks, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and Red Wings since 2020-21. He has also compiled 212 points (110-102-212) and 72 penalty minutes in 283 AHL games with the San Jose Barracuda, Milwaukee Admirals, Tucson Roadrunners, Checkers, and Griffins. Leonard is the older brother of Ryan Leonard, who was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round (8th overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. A native of Westwood, N.J.#detroit_red_wings #john_Leonard #grand_rapids_griffins #american_hockey_league #calder_cup_finals
Red Wings at Devils Projected Lineups The Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils are set to face off in a matchup featuring their projected lineups. The Red Wings, with a record of 35-21-7, will take on the Devils, who have a record of 32-29-2. The Red Wings' lineup includes Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp, and Patrick Kane on the first line. Emmitt Finnie, Marco Kasper, and Lucas Raymond form the second line, while Mason Appleton, J.T. Compher, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard make up the third line. James van Riemsdyk, Michael Rasmussen, and Dominik Shine are listed as the fourth line. Simon Edvinsson and Moritz Seider will form the defense pair, with Ben Chiarot and Justin Faulk also in the lineup. Albert Johansson and Axel Sandin-Pellikka are expected to play. The Devils' projected lineup features Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer on the first line. Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Hughes, and Connor Brown form the second line, while Jesper Bratt, Cody Glass, and Lenni Hameenaho make up the third line. Paul Cotter, Nick Bjugstad, and Maxim Tsyplakov are listed as the fourth line. Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton will form the defense pair, with Luke Hughes and Johnathan Kovacevic also in the lineup. Brenden Dillon and Simon Nemec are expected to play. Several players are scratched for the game, including Travis Hamonic, Elmer Soderblom, and John Leonard. Injuries are also a factor, with David Perron and Dylan Larkin both listed as injured. Larkin is expected to miss the game after sustaining a lower body injury during a previous match against the Ottawa Senators. Faulk is set to make his Red Wings debut following a trade with the St. Louis Blues. Brandsegg-Nygard and Leonard were recalled from the Grand Rapids team in the American Hockey League under emergency conditions.#new_jersey_devils #detroit_red_wings #alex_debrincat #patrick_kane #timo_meier
Detroit Red Wings Face New Jersey Devils in Key NHL Matchup The New Jersey Devils will host the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup as they continue their seven-game home stand. The game, set for 7:00 pm EST on Saturday, marks the Devils’ second contest of the season against the Red Wings. The Devils enter the game on a four-game winning streak, including a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers in their most recent game. This win extended Jacob Markstrom’s personal streak of four consecutive victories, with the netminder starting five straight games for the Devils. The Devils’ offensive surge was highlighted by a dominant third period against the Rangers, where they scored three unanswered goals. Jesper Bratt opened the scoring just 1:06 into the game, but the Rangers responded with two quick goals. Dawson Mercer tied the game at 2-2 with 13 seconds remaining in the first period. The teams traded goals in the second period before the Devils took control in the third. Jack Hughes, who tallied three goals in the game, led the charge with an ENG goal that completed his hat trick. Hughes’ performance marked a career-high in goals for the season, signaling a potential turning point in his campaign. The Red Wings, meanwhile, struggled in their most recent game, falling 3-1 to the Florida Panthers at home. The loss extended their skid to two games and marked their third defeat in five contests. Matthew Tkachuk led the Panthers with a hat trick, including an ENG goal in the third period, while Alex DiBrincat scored the lone goal for Detroit. John Gisbon was in net for the Red Wings, but the team’s recent struggles have left uncertainty about their starting goaltender for Saturday’s game, with no official word on whether John Gisbon or Cam Talbot will take the ice.#new_jersey_devils #detroit_red_wings #jacob_markstrom #jesper_bratt #jack_hughes
