April 7, 2026Updated 1:23 pm EDT
The Detroit Red Wings (40-29-8) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27-12) at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are 10th (with 88 points) and the Blue Jackets 11th (88 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Injury reportsRed Wings
Justin Faulk: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Mason Appleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Hand),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Damon Severson: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Stats to know
In 77 games played, Alex DeBrincat has totaled 81 points (39 goals and 42 assists).
John Gibson has conceded 131 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and recorded 1,234 saves with a .904 save percentage (21st in the league).
Zachary Werenski has recorded78 points this season (1.1 per game), with 21 goals and 57 assists in 70 games (playing 25:01 per game).
Jet Greaves has allowed 128 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and amassed 1,274 saves with a .909 save percentage (11th in the league).
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