The New York Rangers defeated the Red Wings 8-2 in NHL action Thursday night. New Jersey edged the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime.Play “Predict the Game” during NESN’s broadcast of Bruins-Red Wings on Thursday to compete to win a signed Charlie Coyle jersey.Red Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic: Starting in New JerseyPlay NESN Games’ “Predict The Game” contest during Thursday night’s Bruins vs. Red Wings game to win a signed Brad Marchand jersey.Red Hot Chili Peppers, “The Drummer” Rival Sons, “Nobody Wants to Die” Skid Row, “Resurrected” Steel Panther, “It’s Never Too Late (To Get Some Pussy Tonight)” Stryper, “Ashes to Ashes” Theory of a Deadman, “Dinosaur” Through Fire, “Karma Kills” The Gerhard Struber speaks (again) in Austria, Mario Gomez and Fabio settle into their new roles, and Luca Lewis re-emerges in this week’s linksTo get you ready for the weekend, ASN’s Brian Sciaretta gives some insight into the top stories in American heading into the weekend – such as the injury to Luca de la Torre, Alan Sonora’s escape to Montreal, Henry Wingo and Ferencvaros’ Europa triumDETROIT — This NHL offseason promised to be wild and woolly and, so far, hasn’t disappointed.The Detroit Red Wings have fired coach Jeff Blashill after seven seasons behind the benchWashington hosts the New Jersey Devils after Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals’ 3-1 win against the Red Wings.Jesper Bratt had two goals and an assist as the New Jersey Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2.The Detroit Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils in Eastern Conference play.Alex Nedeljkovic had 37 saves and Dylan Larkin had a goal and two assists, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.The New Jersey Devils take on the Detroit Red Wings in Eastern Conference action.