Red Wings Fall in Preseason Finale; Englund Claimed Off Waivers

The Detroit Red Wings closed out their preseason with a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Hockey Now, falling flat in what was billed as a final audition before the regular season. The loss came despite the Wings icing an NHL-ready lineup for the exhibition finale, with goaltender Gibson starting the game. On the roster front, Detroit claimed defenseman Andreas Englund off waivers from Calgary The Malik Report, adding a rugged depth option to the blue line as the team makes final preparations for the season ahead.

With Dylan Larkin sidelined by an upper-body injury and working to return The Malik Report, the preseason finale served as a crucial test for roster hopefuls like Carter Mazur, who faced a final chance to secure a spot on the opening-night roster. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat emerged as a candidate for an alternate captain's 'A', and the team continues to navigate questions around contract negotiations with young defenseman Simon Edvinsson, whose preference for a longer-term deal rather than a bridge has drawn interest from other teams u/SeiderFiveThree.