The Detroit Red Wings (31-16-4) face the Minnesota Wild (28-14-9) in a cross-conference matchup at Grand Casino Arena. Detroit enters on a hot streak, winners of seven of their last 10, showcasing strong goaltending and balanced scoring. Minnesota has been inconsistent lately, going 4-5-1 in their last 10, but remains a top defensive team in the league. This is the first meeting of the season between the two, with historical trends favoring high-scoring games. Expect a competitive battle where Detroit’s momentum clashes with Minnesota’s home-ice advantage and shutdown defense.
Venue Location
Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (broadcast on ESPN)
Recent Team Forms
Detroit has been dominant, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 with a +12 goal differential. Minnesota is 4-5-1, allowing 3.5 goals per game in that span.
Detroit Red Wings Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals For | Goals Against |
| Jan 21 | @ TOR | W 2-1 OT | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 18 | vs. OTT | W 4-3 OT | 4 | 3 |
| Jan 16 | @ SJS | W 4-2 | 4 | 2 |
| Jan 13 | @ BOS | L 0-3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jan 12 | vs. NSH | W 4-3 OT | 4 | 3 |
| Jan 10 | @ MTL | W 4-0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan 8 | vs. VAN | W 5-1 | 5 | 1 |
| Jan 5 | @ OTT | W 5-3 | 5 | 3 |
| Jan 3 | vs. PIT | L 1-4 | 1 | 4 |
| Jan 1 | @ PIT | L 3-4 OT | 3 | 4 |
Record: 7-2-1
Avg. Goals: 3.2 for, 2.4 against
Power Play: 24.8% (6th in NHL); Penalty Kill: 77.2% (27th)
Minnesota Wild Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals For | Goals Against |
| Jan 20 | vs. MTL | L 3-4 | 3 | 4 |
| Jan 19 | @ TOR | W 6-3 | 6 | 3 |
| Jan 17 | @ BUF | W 5-4 OT | 5 | 4 |
| Jan 15 | vs. WPG | L 2-6 | 2 | 6 |
| Jan 12 | vs. NJD | L 2-5 | 2 | 5 |
| Jan 10 | vs. NYI | L 3-4 OT | 3 | 4 |
| Jan 8 | @ SEA | W 3-2 OT | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 5 | @ LAK | L 2-4 | 2 | 4 |
| Jan 3 | @ LAK | L 4-5 | 4 | 5 |
| Jan 2 | @ ANA | W 5-2 | 5 | 2 |
Record: 4-5-1
Avg. Goals: 3.1 for, 3.9 against
Power Play: 23.8% (8th in NHL); Penalty Kill: 79.3% (17th)
Injury Report
Detroit enters with a clean bill of health, while Minnesota is dealing with significant absences on both offense and defense, impacting their depth.
Detroit Red Wings:
No injuries reported.
Minnesota Wild:
Matt Boldy (LW): Out (undisclosed) – IR, expected back Jan 27
Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Out (lower body) – IR, expected back Jan 24
Zach Bogosian (D): Out (undisclosed) – IR, expected back Jan 24
Jonas Brodin (D): Out (lower body) – IR, expected back Feb 26
Marcus Johansson (LW): Day-to-day (lower body) – Questionable
Projected Starting Goalies:
Detroit: Cam Talbot (18-8-2, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%)
Minnesota: Filip Gustavsson (15-6-4, 2.67 GAA, .904 SV%)
Key Player Matchups
This game pits Detroit’s high-scoring forwards against Minnesota’s elite defense, with special teams likely to play a pivotal role given both teams’ strong power plays.
Dylan Larkin (DET) vs. Kirill Kaprizov (MIN): Larkin (25G, 30A) leads Detroit in points and faceoffs (52%). Kaprizov (30G, 35A) is Minnesota’s offensive star with dynamic speed. This captain vs. superstar matchup could control the game’s tempo.
Alex DeBrincat (DET) vs. Mats Zuccarello (MIN): DeBrincat (22G, 28A) brings finishing touch for Detroit. Zuccarello (15G, 30A) sets up plays for Minnesota. Expect battles on the rush.
Patrick Kane (DET) vs. Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN): Kane (8G, 21A) nears U.S.-born scoring records and has historically dominated Minnesota (25G in 60 GP). Tarasenko (recent 2G game) adds power for the Wild.
Moritz Seider (DET) vs. Marco Rossi (MIN): Seider (D, 10G, 25A) anchors Detroit’s blue line. Rossi (C) provides two-way play for Minnesota. Neutral-zone possession key.
James van Riemsdyk (DET) vs. Quinn Hughes (MIN): van Riemsdyk (recent hot streak) adds depth. Hughes (D) leads Minnesota’s transitions.
Series History
All-time: Detroit leads 40-26-3-9 (69 games) Recent: Minnesota is 8-3-0 in the last 11 meetings (since 2/22/19), outscoring Detroit 45-30. The Wild have points in 8 of their last 12 vs. Detroit (6-4-2). At Grand Casino Arena: Minnesota 14-11-9 vs. Detroit, with points in 17 of the last 21 (11-4-6). Trends: Over has hit in 6 of the last 10 head-to-heads; average combined goals: 6.2.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Wild cover 60% at home as favorites. Total: Over has hit in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 home games; Under in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 road games. Team Trends: Detroit 7-2-1 last 10; 15-5 SU as underdogs. Minnesota 4-5-1 last 10; 7-3 SU last 10 at home. Detroit 3-5-2 last 10 vs. Central; Over in 6 of last 10 series games.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings 6.5
Minnesota Wild – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 21, 2026
