The Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2) play a road game today against the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5). The Red Wings are one point out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Blue Jackets are two points back.
Where:Â Nationwide Arena
When: 7:30 p.m., ET
TV/Radio: ESPN+ or Hulu/97.1 FM
Odds: Detroit (+1.5, -238), Columbus (-1.5, +195), DraftKings
Hot: Since Nov. 9, Lucas Raymond has played 12 games and recorded at least one point in 11 of those games. He boasts five goals and 17 points in those 12 games.
Not: Jonatan Berggren hasn’t been inserted into Detroit’s lineup since Nov. 24. He has played 14 games this season
Spotlight: Michael Rasmussen and Elmer Soderblom were more combative in Tuesday’s home win against Boston. Will their physicality continue on the road?
Story: Cam Talbot will likely get the start in goal for Detroit, although there is nothing official.. The Red Wings claimed three points in a home-and-home against Atlantic rivals Boston in their latest two games…Twelve days ago, the Red Wings beat Columbus 4-3 in overtime. …The Red Wings’ power play (21.6%) ranks 11th, and their penalty kill (79.5%) is 23rd. Injuries: Mason Appleton (lower-body injury) won’t play today. He’s expected to be out of the lineup for 7-10 days.
Detroit Projected Lines
Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
Marco Kasper — Nate Danielson — Elmer Soderblom
Michael Rasmussen — JT Compher — James van Riemsdyk
Defense Pairings
Simon Edvinssson — Moritz Seider
Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Jacob Bernard-Docker — Albert Johansson —
Subs: Jonatan Berggren, Travis Hamonic
Goalies
Cam Talbot (John Gibson backing up) (Unconfirmed)
Columbus Blue Jackets
Story: The Blue Jackets are 5-3-3 at home this season.. Columbus ranks 24th in scoring at 2.88 goals per game and 20th in GAA at 3.23… GM Don Waddell’s group beat New Jersey Monday after dropping four in a row… Injured: Mathieu Olivier in on the IR, and Sean Monohan is day-to-day.
Projected Lines
Dmitri Voronikov — Adam Fantilli — Kent Johnson
Cole Sillinger — Sean Monohan – Luca Pinelli
Miles Wood — Charlie Coyle — Isac Lundestrom
Zach Aston-Reese — Brendan Gaunce — Yegor Chinakhov
Defense Pairings
Zach Werenski — Ivan Provorov
Denton Mateychuk– Damon Severson
Brendan Smith– Dante Fabbro
Goalies
Jet Greaves (Elvis Merlikins backing up) (Unconfirmed)