Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
This is an Atlantic Division matchup and the second meeting of the 2026-27 season (Tampa Bay won the first, 4-2, on Nov. 3). Broadcasts include DSN/The Spot (regional) and ESPN+ in many markets.
Current Records and Recent Form
Red Wings: 7-10-3 (17 points, 8th in Atlantic). Scoring is low (~2.60–2.65 GF/GP, near the bottom of the league) while allowing ~3.05–3.10 GA/GP. They are on a five-game losing streak (including a 5-4 collapse at Florida on Nov. 12 after leading 4-1). Last 10: roughly 3-7-0. Road record is struggling (around 3-5-2). Key contributors include Lucas Raymond (leading scorer, ~19 points), Alex DeBrincat, Viktor Arvidsson, and Moritz Seider.
Lightning: 13-4-2 (28 points, 1st or near the top of the Atlantic). Strong offensive output (~3.85–3.89 GF/GP, top-tier) and solid defense (~2.92–2.95 GA/GP). Home record is excellent (8-0-0 in some reports). Recent form includes wins over Columbus (3-1 on Nov. 12) and Buffalo (8-3). Last 10: roughly 6-2-2. Nikita Kucherov (~28 points), Jake Guentzel, and Brandon Hagel lead the attack.
Tampa Bay has been dominant at home and is rolling, while Detroit is searching for answers on a lengthy skid and dealing with absences.
Injury Reports
Red Wings:
Dylan Larkin (C) — suspended/IR-NR (expected back around Nov. 14; status for this game to be confirmed).
Albert Johansson (D) — IR, undisclosed (expected to miss the road trip; out or limited).
Simon Edvinsson (D) — IR-NR, contract dispute (out longer-term, into late November).
Lightning:
Brayden Point (C) — IR, undisclosed (out until early December).
Anthony Cirelli (C) — day-to-day, lower body (missed recent games; status uncertain for Nov. 14).
Erik Cernak (D) — day-to-day, upper body (missed recent action after a hit; status TBD).
Larkin’s potential return would be a boost for Detroit’s center depth and offense. Point’s absence hurts Tampa Bay’s middle, but depth has covered well.
Projected/Current Rosters and Line Combinations
Red Wings projected forwards (Larkin status pending):
DeBrincat – Finnie – Arvidsson
Brandsegg-Nygård – Copp – Raymond
Kasper/Compher lines
Appleton/Dries/Kolesar bottom six Defense: Seider – Chiarot/Wallinder; Faulk pairings; Englund and others.
Goalie: John Gibson projected/probable (recent starter despite mixed numbers: ~.862 SV% in heavier workload). Daniil Tarasov is the backup (stronger SV% in limited action).
Lightning projected forwards (Cirelli status pending):
Hagel – Guentzel – Kucherov
Mikheyev/Holmberg – Girgensons or fill-ins
Geekie/O’Reilly lines; bottom six with Viel/Sabourin etc. Defense: Hedman – Moser; Carlson pairings; McDonagh/D’Astous/Crozier (Cernak out or limited).
Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy projected/probable (workhorse with solid recent form). Dennis Hildeby is the backup.
Special teams: Both have middling PP (~20–21%) and struggling PK (both in the mid-to-low 70s). Tampa Bay generates more offense overall.
Key Player Matchups
Nikita Kucherov / Jake Guentzel / Brandon Hagel (TBL) vs. Moritz Seider and Detroit defense: Tampa Bay’s top line is elite. Seider (heavy minutes, strong two-way play) and the Red Wings’ blue line must limit high-danger chances.
Lucas Raymond / Alex DeBrincat / Viktor Arvidsson (DET) vs. Lightning top defense (Hedman, Carlson): Detroit’s skill forwards need to generate offense against a structured Tampa Bay group. Raymond has been the most consistent producer.
Goaltending: Vasilevskiy’s experience and home dominance vs. Gibson (or Tarasov). Tampa Bay’s structure should limit Detroit’s volume.
Center depth: With Point out and Cirelli questionable, Guentzel and others step up. Detroit hopes for Larkin’s return to stabilize the middle.
Transition and special teams: Tampa Bay’s speed and home-ice edge vs. Detroit’s need to stay structured and capitalize on limited opportunities.
Series History
Tampa Bay leads the 2026-27 season series 1-0 (4-2 win on Nov. 3 at home, with Brayden Point scoring twice and Kucherov assisting). Recent history has generally favored the Lightning, especially at home, though games can be competitive.
Betting Trends
Lightning are strong at home (especially vs. weaker opponents) and have covered well as favorites recently. Unders have hit in several Tampa Bay home games and Atlantic matchups. Detroit has covered the puck line in stretches as underdogs but struggles to win outright on the road during skids. Overs appear more often when Detroit faces higher-scoring teams, but Tampa Bay’s home structure often keeps totals manageable.
The Lightning’s home form, offensive depth (even without Point), and structural edge should prove too much for a struggling Red Wings side still searching for consistency. Detroit can keep it competitive if Larkin returns and they generate early offense, but Tampa Bay is the clear favorite in this matchup. Expect a controlled Lightning win with timely scoring.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings 6
Tampa Bay Lightning – 210
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
