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The Detroit Tigers are back at Comerica Park and it was an amazing day of baseball. The Tigers won their home opener in 2026 by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4–0. It was an excellent pitching performance from starting pitcher Framber Valdez.

Detroit opened the scoring with a 433-foot two-run home run by starting catcher Dillon Dingler in the fourth inning. Through seven games, Dingler is the only Detroit hitter with a home run, marking his second of the 2026 MLB season. Then, Riley Green hit an RBI-single in the fifth inning, followed by another single by Javier Báez in the sixth inning.

After being defeated by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, the Tigers’ offense bounced back in their home opener at Comerica Park. There were other opportunities for runs, as Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter hit two balls deep into the outfield during the first inning.

Meanwhile, Valdez went scoreless six with three hits, two walks and five strikeouts. The 32-year-old starter became the first pitcher since Spencer Turnbull in 2019 to throw a quality start in a home opener. Valdez is the first pitcher since Jordan Zimmerman in 2016 to do so in both the home opener and his home debut for the Tigers.

There were other milestones, such as Green’s 500th career MLB hit, becoming the 20th player in franchise history to accomplish the feat before age 26. It was a much-needed change of pace for the Tigers after being defeated by the Diamondbacks.

In fact, the Tigers had the biggest crown for a home opener at Comerica Park since 2017. Fans were given a picture-perfect day en route to their first home win of 2026.

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Austin Konensky is a sports writer at SportsNut, covering the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and college football. His work…More about Austin Konensky

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed on Thursday.

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Jacob Dobbs finds ways to win easily, including his strong effort in a 2-1 win on Thursday night. The win was his 24th win of the year, more than veteran netminder Patrick Roy had in his rookie season. This was also an important game when discussing Montreal’s playoff prospects. [Canadiens Highlights: Dobes Wins, Surpasses Roy’s Rookie Haul]

Lane Hutson quietly scored 70 points on Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming the fourth defenseman in franchise history to reach 70 points.

Lane Hutson joins Chris Chelios, Guy LaPointe and Larry Robinson as the only defensemen in Habs history to reach 70 points in a season. pic.twitter.com/gAtwME3N5u

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 26 March 2026

Head coach Martin St. Louis was clearly frustrated with the media Thursday morning, a common occurrence in Montreal. While members of the media have been trying to get as much information as possible ahead of the games, Saint-Louis has made it clear it will be holding its cards as the playoff race heats up.

Habs coach Marty St. Louis to reporters today:

“Are there any good questions today? Ask me some good questions.” pic.twitter.com/7og3pOshWZ

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 26 March 2026

Forward Alexandre Texier was not in uniform Thursday, replaced by Joe Veleno in the lineup. Texier has been listed as day-to-day due to a lower body injury.

Forward Alexandre Texier (lower body) is evaluated on a daily basis.

Forward Alexandre Texier (lower body) is considered day-to-day. pic.twitter.com/46QaQk4NIK

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) 26 March 2026

ESPN produced a very interesting segment on top Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hayes, discussing a few topics including the unfortunate passing of his father.

Shockingly or not, the team’s two best goalscorers spend a lot of time practicing their goal scoring.

Juraj Slafkowski and Cole Coffield are working on a one-timer #hubs Morning skate. pic.twitter.com/y8ZYxhjW2e

– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) 26 March 2026

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When the Florida Panthers played the Seattle Kraken, it was a game that marked a special milestone and accomplishment for coach Paul Morrissey. Morris, now in his fourth season with the Panthers, became the second player to coach 2,000 NHL games, joining Scotty Bowman. [Florida Panthers]

The Bruins’ road narrative is beginning to change as the schedule gets tougher. There are 10 games remaining in the season, six of which are on the road and seven against playoff teams. In their upcoming leg, the Bruins have three sets of back-to-backs. Only three rivals (Florida, Philadelphia and New Jersey) are out of the playoff picture. [Boston Bruins]

The Detroit Red Wings need to start winning games. After losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators, Detroit is one point out of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs with 11 games remaining in the regular season. Despite scoring 84 points through 71 games, the Red Wings need more. [Detroit Red Wings]

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The St. Louis Blues could trade Robert Thomas before Friday’s NHL trade deadline. With St. Louis out of the playoff race, Thomas is in trade talks, and the possibility of him playing in a new city is increasing. The 26-year-old center may be the best NHL player to be traded this week.

Below, we consider the five best landing spots for Thomas if the Blues trade him for a big deal!

colorado avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche will be a surprising destination, but the fit will be fantastic. Colorado could use an upgrade at center behind Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson, and Thomas would give the team a fearsome third line. It will be a complicated deal in financial matters, but it will be worth it.

detroit red wings

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the few teams that has the assets and need for Thomas. Detroit could use two first-round picks with Nate Danielson or Marco Casper. The St. Louis center would immediately become one of Detroit’s core players, and solidify the organization’s push for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

boston bruins

The Boston Bruins could use some more help at center as their push for the Stanley Cup playoffs continues in March. After trading Brad Marchand last season, acquiring Thomas would be a great way to get rid of trade deadline troubles. St. Louis is demanding a major deal and Boston should be able to meet their wishes.

utah mammoth

Utah mammoths are on the hunt. Utah needs another top-six center long-term and, like Detroit, it has the financial and asset flexibility to make a deal with St. Louis. Thomas would be a perfect fit with Mammoth and a long-term partnership would be desirable for both parties.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not officially out of playoff contention, but their chances are getting worse week by week. By acquiring Thomas, Toronto will find itself poised to make a massive move while improving its positioning for the 2026-27 NHL season. The Maple Leafs are more likely to be sellers, but don’t miss the opportunity for a long-term key player.

READ: 5 trade targets for the Detroit Red Wings at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, including Robert Thomas

Austin Konensky is a sports writer at SportsNut, covering the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and college football. His work…More about Austin Konensky