PLAY F*****G HOCKEY - Is Detroit Back? - Jan. 5th 2025

THE DETROIT RED WINGS JUST MIGHT BE BACK.

Tune in as Brad and Evan discuss the blazing hot Detroit Red Wings under Todd McLellan starting with their dramatic win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, including Dylan Larkin scoring again, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat staying hot, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond continuing to thrive, Lyon's win, and Jonatan Berggren's breakaway winner (3:45). Next, Detroit beating the Jets for their 4th consecutive win, including more from Raymond, Kane, Larkin, and DeBrincat (16:05). After that. A discussion on just how "back" the Hockeytown squad is since Steve Yzerman moved on from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan (23:00).

Next. Augustine, Plante, Kiiskinen, and Sandin Pellikka updates from the World Juniors (39:55), drama in Vancouver and whether Petterson could be an option for Steve Yzerman (& more NHL news) (50:55), and lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:00:02) - enjoy!

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