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Detroit Red Wings lose 2021 opener to Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0

Detroit Red Wings season opener vs. Carolina Hurricanes

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Where: Little Caesars Arena.

TV: Fox Sports Detroit.

Radio: 97.1 FM (Wings radio affiliates).

Our reporter: Follow Helene St. James.

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Game notes: After more than 10 months without playing a game, the Red Wings open the 2021 NHL season against the Hurricanes. Take a look at the roster and taxi squad. ... The Wings are projected to miss the playoffs for the fifth straight season, as the rebuild continues in Year 2 under general manager Steve Yzerman. ... Dylan Larkin was named team captain Wednesday. ... Here are our season predictions for the Wings, including best-case scenario, breakout player and leading goal scorer.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings lose 2021 opener to Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0