Mason Appleton - NHL News & Rumors

Nets go-ahead goal Appleton scored the game-winning goal, placed two shots on net and recorded two blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Winnipeg.

Impact Appleton found the back of the net in the second straight game when he recorded an even-strength twine finder nearly 15 minutes into the opening period. Overall, the 29-year-old forward is up to five goals, 11 points, 35 shots on net and 34 hits across 31 games this season. The pair of goals over his last two games are the first two he has scored since Oct. 15, which ended a 25-game drought. While his production has been sparse compared to previous seasons, he has upwards of 30-point potential if he continues to remain involved in a middle-six role moving forward.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets - Game Highlights

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NHL Highlights | Jets vs. Red Wings - December 31, 2025

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John Gibson makes 24 saves as surging Red Wings beat slumping Jets, 2-1

John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nets tying goal Appleton scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The goal was Appleton's first point in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old has resumed a bottom-six role and isn't seeing power-play time, so he shouldn't be expected to produce consistent offense. He's at four goals, 10 points, 33 shots on net, 33 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 30 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Meijer Postgame Comments 12/28/25 | Detroit Red Wings Simon Edvinsson, Mason Appleton, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December...

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings - December 28, 2025

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Simon Edvinsson scores winner in overtime as the Red Wings beat the Maple Leafs 3-2

Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Removed from IR Appleton (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Appleton will return to the lineup against Washington on Sunday after missing the last 10 games. He has contributed three goals, nine points, 28 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 28 hits across 26 appearances this season. Marco Kasper will be a healthy scratch in Sunday's game to make room for Appleton's return.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Erik Gustafsson from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Detroit places Mason Appleton on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 29

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Moved to injured reserve Appleton (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Appleton has already missed five games due to his lower-body problem, so his move to injured reserve won't impact his recovery timeline. In his 26 outings this year, the Wisconsin native has notched just three goals and six helpers to go with 28 shots. Even once cleared to play, Appleton figures to offer limited offensive upside in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one week Appleton is expected to be out for at least one week due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Appleton had already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston due to an undisclosed injury, but the nature of what he's dealing with is now slightly more clear. He'll seemingly miss at least the next four games, with an optimistic return date being Dec. 10 in Calgary.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Appleton (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Boston on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Appleton didn't participate in Monday's practice, which was initially reported as a personal matter by Khan because his wife is expecting to give birth. In any event, Appleton won't play against the Bruins due to an injury and is day-to-day. He has collected three goals, nine points, 28 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 28 hits across 26 appearances this season. Elmer Soderblom or Jonatan Berggren will replace Appleton in Tuesday's lineup.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Tuesday Appleton notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Appleton ended a four-game point drought with the helper. The 29-year-old forward has gone 16 games without a goal, but he remains firmly in a third-line role for the Red Wings. He's at three goals, five assists, 21 shots on net, 22 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 20 outings in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson has goal and assist for first NHL points in 4-2 win over Kraken

Nate Danielson had a goal and an assist for his first two NHL points as the Detroit Red Wings' rookies fueled a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Benches Clear As Quick Storms The Ice After Appleton Fires Post-Buzzer Shot

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Will Mason Appleton Score a Goal vs. the San Jose Sharks on November 2? - Bleacher Nation When the Detroit Red Wings meet the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, is Mason Appleton likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Detroit plays Tampa Bay following Appleton's 2-goal game

The Detroit Red Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Mason Appleton's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Red Wings' 4-1 win

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

"Not A Crazy Recipe": Mason Appleton Keeps Things Simple Amidst Goal Streak Detroit Red Wings forward Mason Appleton now has three goals in his last two games, including a pair of goals in Detroit's 4-1 win over the...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

NHL scores: Red Wings beat Panthers 4-1, Cam Talbot makes 21 saves DETROIT (AP) — Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to send t...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Detroit Red Wings keep streaking, zip past Florida Panthers, 4-1, for 3rd straight win Detroit Red Wings score: Mason Appleton scored for the second straight game and the Wings won their third straight, beating the Florida Pant...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Scores twice against Panthers Appleton had two goals, including an empty-netter, in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Appleton broke the deadlock for the Red Wings with a snap shot at the 2:09 mark of the second period, and he'd later add an empty-netter with 1:57 left in the game to put the game out of reach. Appleton scored the game-winning goal against the Maple Leafs on Monday and now has three goals in his past two appearances. He might not be able to continue scoring at this rate, though, as he has found the twine three times on seven shots, so there might be some regression in the upcoming contests from an efficiency perspective.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Meijer Postgame Comments 10/15/25 | Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, Mason Appleton and Todd McLellan speak with the media following the Red Wings' 4-1 win vs. the Florida Panthers.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Red Wings beat Panthers 4-1 to end defending champ's opening winning streak at 3 DETROIT (AP) — Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to end th...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

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John Gibson makes 24 saves as surging Red Wings beat slumping Jets, 2-1

Simon Edvinsson scores winner in overtime as the Red Wings beat the Maple Leafs 3-2

Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson has goal and assist for first NHL points in 4-2 win over Kraken

Detroit plays Tampa Bay following Appleton's 2-goal game