NHL play on Thursday features the Detroit Red Wings (25-15-4) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (16-21-5) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and the Canucks are 15th in the Western Conference with 37 points.

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Red Wings vs. Canucks: Jan. 8 Viewing Options

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings’ 2025-26 Stats

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Red Wings vs. Canucks Top Players

Red Wings

Lucas Raymond has been important to Detroit’s offense this season, putting up 45 points in 42 games.
With 22 goals and 21 assists, Alex DeBrincat is one of the most important offensive options for Detroit with his 43 points (1.0 per game).
Detroit’s offensive effort is aided by Dylan Larkin’s 43 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
As Detroit’s top goalie, John Gibson has recorded 14 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 71 goals with 616 saves.
Canucks

Elias Pettersson has collected 11 goals and 15 assists in 34 games for Vancouver, good for 26 points.
Filip Hronek has collected 26 points this season, with three goals and 23 assists.
Kiefer Sherwood’s 17 goals and five assists add up to 22 points this season.
Kevin Lankinen has an .884 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 501 total saves, conceding 66 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 6-10-4 record this season.
Red Wings vs. Canucks Injury Report

Red Wings

None

Canucks

Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),

Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),

Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),

Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),

Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),

Conor Garland: Out (Undisclosed)

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