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Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview vs Hurricanes · THU · DEC 31 · 1:00 PM CT ← Back to schedule
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THU · DEC 31 · 1:00 PM CT
Little Caesars Arena
DSN · CARNHL · HHN
Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings
0–2–0
VS
Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes
1–1–1
Upcoming
THU · DEC 31 · 1:00 PM CT
DSN · CARNHL · HHN
Detroit Red Wings
Home · Red Wings
0–2–0
0 PTS
VS
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The read
John Gibson has not had an answer for Nikolaj Ehlers: 10 goals on 53 shots. But the man to watch is Alex DeBrincat: 6 points in his last 4 against Carolina.
Little Caesars Arena
Carolina Hurricanes
Away · Hurricanes
1–1–1
3 PTS
Red Wings
GOALIES
Hurricanes
John Gibson
John Gibson
Likely · 1870-john-gibson
.915 SV% · 2.07 GAA · 0W
.868 SV% L5 · Cooling
VS
Brandon Bussi
Brandon Bussi
Expected
.872 SV% · 2.88 GAA · 0W
.881 SV% L5 · Cooling
Red Wings
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Hurricanes
L1
Alex DeBrincat · Andrew Copp · Lucas Raymond
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Viktor Arvidsson · Emmitt Finnie · Michael Brandsegg-Nygård
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Michael Rasmussen · J.T. Compher · Keegan Kolesar
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Nate Danielson · Mason Appleton
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Albert Johansson · Moritz Seider
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
Ben Chiarot · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Anton Johansson · Justin Faulk
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Viktor Arvidsson · Andrew Copp · Lucas Raymond · Alex DeBrincat · Moritz Seider
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Emmitt Finnie · Nate Danielson · Michael Brandsegg-Nygård · Justin Faulk · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
J.T. Compher · Andrew Copp · Albert Johansson · Moritz Seider
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Mason Appleton · Michael Rasmussen · Ben Chiarot · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
Red WingsProjected lines
L1
Alex DeBrincat · Andrew Copp · Lucas Raymond
L2
Viktor Arvidsson · Emmitt Finnie · Michael Brandsegg-Nygård
L3
Michael Rasmussen · J.T. Compher · Keegan Kolesar
L4
Nate Danielson · Mason Appleton
D1
Albert Johansson · Moritz Seider
D2
Ben Chiarot · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
D3
Anton Johansson · Justin Faulk
PP1
Viktor Arvidsson · Andrew Copp · Lucas Raymond · Alex DeBrincat · Moritz Seider
PP2
Emmitt Finnie · Nate Danielson · Michael Brandsegg-Nygård · Justin Faulk · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
PK1
J.T. Compher · Andrew Copp · Albert Johansson · Moritz Seider
PK2
Mason Appleton · Michael Rasmussen · Ben Chiarot · Axel Sandin-Pellikka
HurricanesProjected lines
L1
William Carrier · Sebastian Aho · Andrei Svechnikov
L2
Taylor Hall · Logan Stankoven · Jackson Blake
L3
Nikolaj Ehlers · Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook
L4
Jesperi Kotkaniemi · Mark Jankowski · Eric Robinson
D1
Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
D2
K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
D3
Shayne Gostisbehere · Mike Reilly
PP1
Andrei Svechnikov · Sebastian Aho · Jackson Blake · Nikolaj Ehlers · Shayne Gostisbehere
PP2
Taylor Hall · Jordan Staal · Logan Stankoven · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
PK1
Jordan Staal · Jordan Martinook · Jaccob Slavin · Jalen Chatfield
PK2
Sebastian Aho · Eric Robinson · K'Andre Miller · Sean Walker
Ansar Khan · Oct 4 · 11:40 AM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
Red Wings
INJURY REPORT
Hurricanes
Marco Kasper
OUT · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Dylan Larkin
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Simon Edvinsson
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Chase Stillman
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 9
Carter Bear
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Jacob Bernard-Docker
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 9
Red WingsInjury report
Marco Kasper
OUT · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Dylan Larkin
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Simon Edvinsson
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Chase Stillman
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 9
Carter Bear
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 6
Jacob Bernard-Docker
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 9
HurricanesInjury report
Seth Jarvis
IR · Shoulder (surgery) · Expected back Oct 24
Alexander Nikishin
OUT · Contract dispute · Expected back Oct 10
Ansar Khan · Oct 4 · 11:40 AM CT Last Game (2026-10-03) · Oct 4 · 6:15 AM CT
STORYLINE
The Red Wings have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games. The Hurricanes won their last game and are 1-1-1 in their first 3 games.

Matchup Intel

John Gibson has not had an answer for Nikolaj Ehlers: 10 goals on 53 shots. But the man to watch is Alex DeBrincat: 6 points in his last 4 against Carolina.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Nikolaj Ehlers has 10 goals on John Gibson (53 shots).
(Carolina)
10 goals on John Gibson
Player
Shayne Gostisbehere has 7 points in his last 4 games against Detroit. See the games →
(Carolina)
7 pts, last 4 vs DET
Matchup
Jaccob Slavin has 21 shots on John Gibson without a goal.
(Carolina)
0/21 vs John Gibson
Player
Alex DeBrincat has 6 points in his last 4 games against Carolina. See the games →
(Detroit)
6 pts, last 4 vs CAR