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:  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)