James van Riemsdyk - NHL News & Rumors

Back on scoresheet Wednesday van Riemsdyk recorded an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact van Riemsdyk slid the primary helper on Dylan Larkin's lone goal for Detroit. With the apple, van Riemsdyk is up to 11 assists, 25 points, 82 shots on net and 23 blocked shots through 49 games this season. The 17-year NHL veteran has been a steady source of secondary offense for the Red Wings all season. He has particularly excelled since the calendar turned to 2026, scoring five goals and accumulating 14 points across 17 games. He holds strong streaming value in deep fantasy leagues once the Red Wings return to action following the Olympic break.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James van Riemsdyk, Todd McLellan Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate on Wednesday February 4 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Tickles twine Thursday Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Van Riemsdyk put the Red Wings ahead 3-2 briefly in the third period, only for Mats Zuccarello to answer 35 seconds later. It's another goal for van Riemsdyk in January -- he has five of them, along with seven assists, over 11 outings this month. For the season, the veteran winger has 14 goals, 23 points, 74 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 43 appearances, primarily in a bottom-six role.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov scores second goal of game in OT to lift Wild past Red Wings, 4-3

Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game 45 seconds into overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Tallies on power play Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has been good as a depth scorer all season, but he's taken it to another level in January. He has four goals and seven helpers over nine contests this month, with four of those 11 points coming on the power play. The winger is up to 13 goals, 22 points (nine on the power play), 72 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 41 appearances. He's worth considering as a scoring-only depth forward in fantasy.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Meijer Postgame Comments 1/18/26 | Detroit Red Wings Alex DeBrincat, James van Riemsdyk, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's game against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday Ja...

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Alex DeBrincat scores in OT to give Red Wings 4-3 win over Senators

Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Two assists against Sharks Van Riemsdyk notched two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 4-2 win over San Jose.

Impact The veteran winger had a hand in an Alex DeBrincat tally in the first period and Dylan Larkin's game-winner in the third. JVR has caught fire in January, producing multiple points in three of the last six games while piling up two goals and nine points over that hot stretch.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Larkin's tiebreaking goal in 3rd period sends Red Wings to 4-2 win over Sharks

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

James van Riemsdyk, Todd McLellan Media | Jan. 15, 2026 | Detroit Red Wings James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Thursday January 15, 2026 at the BELFOR Training C...

JANUARY 15 • NHL.COM

Opens scoring on power play Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has a four-game point streak active, logging two goals and five assists in that span. He continues to be an effective finisher on the power play, which is where he's collected five of his 12 goals this season. The veteran winger is at 19 points, 68 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 38 outings in 2025-26.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Copp scores in OT, lifts Red Wings to 4-3 win over Hurricanes after retiring Sergei Fedorov's jersey

Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Meijer Postgame Comments 1/10/26 | Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan speak with the media following the Red Wings' 4-0 win vs. the Montreal Can...

JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Earns two assists in win Van Riemsdyk logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has two goals and four helpers over four contests to start January. The veteran winger was goal-heavy earlier in the campaign, but he's beginning to round out his production with more playmaking. Overall, the 36-year-old has 11 goals, six helpers, 64 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 36 appearances, mainly in a bottom-six role with power-play time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Kane scores twice to reach 500 goals in Red Wings' 5-1 win over Canucks

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the V...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

James van Riemsdyk, Todd McLellan Media | Jan. 7, 2026 | Detroit Red Wings James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at the BELFOR Training C...

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

Tallies trio of points Monday van Riemsdyk scored a goal, distributed two assists and put two shots on net in Monday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

Impact van Riemsdyk stole the show in Monday's contest, picking up a power-play helper on Dylan Larkin's goal before later scoring himself near the end of the first period. In the second, van Riemsdyk dished out another apple on the goal scored by his newest linemate, Lucas Raymond. Overall, the 36-year-old van Riemsdyk is up to 11 goals, four assists, 62 shots on net and 20 blocks across 35 games this season. After a slow start to his 17th season in the NHL, the veteran left winger has been a reliable source of offense with 13 points in his last 18 appearances. Whenever he's been called upon over Elmer Soderblom, van Riemsdyk has answered, compiling the ninth-most points on the team and fourth-most goals. While his strong run of play lasts, he is a solid streaming option in deep fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Red Wings vs. Senators - January 5, 2026

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Red Wings vs. Senators | NHL Highlights | January 05, 2026

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win

James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Dylan Larkin, James van Riemsdyk, Todd McLellan Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, James van Riemsdyk, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate on Monday January 4, 2026 at Otta...

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Pots power-play goal Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has four points over his last five games, including two on the power play. The 36-year-old winger isn't a full-time player for the Red Wings, but he's been effective as a power-play specialist with a fourth-line spot at even strength. He's up to 10 goals, two assists, 59 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 33 appearances. Van Riemsdyk will continue to compete with Elmer Soderblom for playing time.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Letang scores in OT in his 1,200th game to give Penguins 4-3 win against Red Wings

Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Meijer Postgame Comments 12/23/25 | Detroit Red Wings James van Riemsdyk, Dylan Larkin, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's game against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday Decemb...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Warming trend continues Van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact He opened the scoring with shot that he flipped over Casey DeSmith's shoulder form the edge of the crease. Van Riemsdyk is starting to warm up a bit in the last month. He has eight goals and one assist in 14 games after putting up just one of each in his first 17 games. Yes, he's slow and long in the tooth, but JVR's mitts are a silky as they have ever been. He may offer you match-up value in dailies.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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