McKenna nets the winner as Red Wings open their road trip with a victory over Seattle.
McKenna Shines as Wings Start Road Trip in Seattle
October 20, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings opened their road trip in Seattle with a win, as 2026 no. 1 overall draft pick Gavin McKenna scored the game-winning goal in a matchup against 2024 no. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini Detroit Hockey Now. The team is embracing the road stretch after a long stretch at home Detroit News — Red Wings (via Google News), kicking off a four-game trip that will test their depth and consistency.
Off the ice, the Larkin trade saga continues to dominate the conversation. An ESPN analyst predicted this week that Dylan Larkin will be traded, with the Red Wings holding leverage in negotiations The Hockey Writers — Red Wings. Meanwhile, the team made a roster move, reassigning defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker after he sustained an injury in the preseason and hasn't played this season. In other personnel news, a former Red Wings center has signed a PTO with the New York Rangers, continuing a pattern of former Detroit forwards finding opportunities elsewhere.
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