J.T. Compher is valued by the Red Wings for more than just offense. His defensive prowess, ability to play the power play or penalty kill, and veteran presence all are important factors.

Compher scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils. Compher ended a four-game slump with his tally. He has four goals and two assists over the last 11 ...

Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the ...

The defending Stanley Cup champions lost their fifth game in a row and, combined with Ottawa’s win on Sunday, are only two points ahead of the Senators, who are in the first wild-card ...

DETROIT — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win ...

Detroit Red Wings (36-34-7, in the Atlantic Division ... Alex DeBrincat has 35 goals and 30 assists for the Red Wings. J.T. Compher has scored three goals with two assists over the past 10 ...

The Red Wings aren't simply checking off the final days of the schedule, they are closing the season on a positive note.