It was the Red Wings’ final game before Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline. They could use a second-line forward, preferably a center, and a defenseman, but general manager Steve Yzerman must consider whether it’s worth relinquishing assets like a high draft pick or a decent prospect, especially if it’s for a short-term upgrade.

General manager Steve Yzerman has until 3 p.m. Friday to improve the Detroit Red Wings before the 2025 NHL trade deadline.

The Red Wings' loss to Utah Thursday was a major missed opportunity, and puts GM Steve Yzerman in a tricky spot at Friday's trade deadline.

Thursday's 4-2 loss to Utah was the Wings' fourth consecutive loss and they have the toughest schedule remaining in the NHL.

DETROIT—The Detroit Red Wings dropped their fourth straight game Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena, falling 4–2 to the visiting Utah Hockey Club.

The Detroit Red Wings, for the second time in three games, played well enough to win Thursday and likely left the ice feeling they deserved a better fate. But it doesn’t matter. The Utah Hockey Club scored twice in the third period to snap a tie and prevailed 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena,