The San Jose Sharks (23-19-3) face the Detroit Red Wings (28-16-4) in an interconference clash between two teams trending in opposite directions. Ranked 4th in the Pacific Division, the Sharks are coming off a 7-2 home loss to Vegas but have shown resilience with a 6-4-0 record in their last 10, while the Atlantic’s 2nd-place Red Wings seek to rebound from a 3-0 shutout loss to Boston. This marks the second meeting this season, with Detroit winning 3-2 in a shootout on November 2, 2025. With the Sharks dealing with multiple injuries and the Red Wings healthy, expect a defensive tilt favoring Detroit’s goaltending and home edge, potentially leading to a low-scoring affair.
Venue Location
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan. This 20,000-capacity venue is the Red Wings’ home, known for its modern design and passionate crowd.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. MT). The game will be broadcast on NHL Network, with regional coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area and Fanduel Sports Network. Streaming available via ESPN+ and Fubo (regional restrictions apply).
Recent Team Forms
The Sharks are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games, showing offensive improvement but defensive lapses. They recently lost 7-2 at home to Vegas (Jan. 14) but had won two prior, including 4-3 OT over Edmonton (Jan. 13). Scoring ~3.2-3.7 GPG in the stretch while allowing ~3.6-4.2, they’ve leaned on power plays (20.89% season rate) in wins but struggle with shot efficiency.
The Red Wings are 6-3-1 in their last 10, with solid defense but recent offensive dips. They were shut out 3-0 on the road by Boston (Jan. 14) but had strong outings like a 4-3 SO win over Pittsburgh (Jan. 13). Averaging ~2.9-3.1 GPG while allowing ~2.2-3.1, they excel in power plays (24.34%, 3rd in NHL) and shots faced.
| Team | Last 10 Record | Avg. GPG (Last 10) | Avg. GA (Last 10) | Key Trend |
| Sharks | 6-4-0 | ~3.5 | ~3.9 | 6-game road losing streak ended; power play strong in wins (20.89% season); poor defense in losses (allowing 4+ GA). |
| Red Wings | 6-3-1 | ~3.0 | ~2.7 | Home dominance (16-8-1 SU); elite power play (24.34%); rebound after shutouts with shot volume. bigal.com +3 |
Injury Report
Injuries could slow the Sharks’ offense, while the Red Wings enter healthy.
Sharks Key Injuries:
Shakir Mukhamadullin (D): IR – Upper Body (Expected return: Jan. 20).
Will Smith (C): IR – Upper Body (Day-to-day; expected Jan. 15-20).
Philipp Kurashev (C): IR – Upper Body (Not traveling; expected Jan. 20).
Vincent Desharnais (D): IR – Upper Body (Expected to travel; Jan. 20).
Ty Dellandrea (C): Out – Lower Body (Feb. 4).
Logan Couture (C): IR – Groin (Sep. 2026).
Carey Price (G): LTIR – Knee (Sep. 2026).
Red Wings Key Injuries:
No injuries reported.
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries shift dynamics, focusing on available stars:
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks C) vs. Dylan Larkin (Red Wings C): Celebrini’s playmaking (70 points, 24 goals) faces Larkin’s leadership (high shot volume, 3.3 shots/game). Celebrini’s 45% chance of a point could exploit gaps if Detroit’s defense falters.
William Eklund (Sharks LW) vs. Lucas Raymond (Red Wings RW): Eklund’s speed tests Raymond’s scoring (49 points, 35 assists). Raymond’s 59% chance of a point could dominate if Sharks’ injuries limit transitions.
Dmitry Orlov (Sharks D) vs. Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings LW): Orlov’s stability vs. DeBrincat’s goals (24). DeBrincat’s finishing could target Sharks’ defensive lapses.
Bench Battle: Igor Chernyshov/Sharks reserves vs. Moritz Seider/Red Wings depth: Chernyshov’s energy vs. Seider’s all-around play. Red Wings’ healthy bench could wear down injury-hit Sharks.
Series History
The Red Wings lead the all-time series 77-53 in 134 regular-season games, with a 44-29-3-2 home edge. In the last 10 meetings, Detroit is 5-4-1, including a 3-2 shootout win on November 2, 2025. The Sharks won 5-4 on November 18, 2024, but Detroit has dominated recent home games (3-2 in last 5). Overs have hit in 5 of the last 10 matchups.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Sharks 24-24 ATS overall, 10-12 as road underdogs. Red Wings 25-23 ATS, 16-9 at home.
Moneyline: Detroit wins ~65% as favorites; San Jose ~40% as underdogs.
Over/Under: Sharks games hit over in 23 of 45 (51%); Red Wings in 23 of 48 (48%). Recent trends: Overs in 6 of Red Wings’ last 10; unders in 5 of Sharks’ last 7 road games.
Other Trends: Sharks 14-59 (-32.4 units) moneyline revenging a loss as home favorite; Red Wings 49-51 (+11.2 units) vs. teams with winning records; Sharks 25-18 under vs. marginal winning teams (51-60% win pct.).
Game Odds
San Jose Sharks 6.5
Detroit Red Wings – 218
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 15, 2026
