Venue & Event Details
Location: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Puckdrop: 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: NHL Network, CHSN, FuboTV (regional streaming)
Injury Report
Chicago Blackhawks:
Frank Nazar (knee, day-to-day)
Jason Dickinson (shoulder, day-to-day)
Nick Lardis (AHL assignment, unavailable)
Detroit Red Wings:
Patrick Kane (returned from injury, expected to play)
No major injuries reported
Key Player Matchups
Connor Bedard (CHI) vs. Dylan Larkin (DET): Bedard is second in the NHL in points, fresh off a four-point night vs. Calgary. Larkin anchors Detroit’s top line with speed and leadership.
Spencer Knight (CHI) vs. Alex Lyon (DET): Knight is coming off his first shutout with Chicago, while Lyon has been steady but inconsistent in net for Detroit.
Lucas Raymond (DET) vs. Philipp Kurashev (CHI): Raymond’s playmaking against Kurashev’s secondary scoring role.
Team Recent Form
Chicago Blackhawks:
5th in Central Division.
Last 5 games: W–W–L–L–L.
Averaging 3.1 goals per game, allowing 3.0 goals per game.
Bedard leads team with 23 points.
Detroit Red Wings:
4th in Atlantic Division, holding a wild card spot.
Last 5 games: L–L–W–L–W.
Averaging 3.4 goals per game, allowing 3.2 goals per game.
Power play ranks 14th, penalty kill 7th.
Series History
Original Six rivalry dating back to 1926.
Detroit leads all-time series.
Blackhawks have struggled in Detroit, losing 4 of their last 6 at Little Caesars Arena.
Last season: Teams split 2–2.
Betting Trends
Blackhawks are 2–3 in their last five road games.
Red Wings are 2–3 in their last five overall, struggling to maintain consistency.
Over has hit in 3 of Chicago’s last 5 games.
Detroit’s penalty kill (7th) could be a deciding factor against Chicago’s power play.
Key Takeaway
This matchup pits Bedard’s offensive explosion and Knight’s goaltending resurgence against a Detroit team fighting for playoff positioning with Kane back in the lineup. The Red Wings are favored at home, but Chicago’s young stars make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring rivalry game with playoff-level intensity.
Game Odds
Chicago Blackhawks 6.5
Detroit Red Wings – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025
