The Detroit Red Wings (25-15-4) host the Vancouver Canucks (16-21-5, losers of four straight) at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup on Thursday, Jan. 8 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.
The Canucks have a 4-4-2 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 29 goals while allowing 30 in that period. On the power play, 35 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (20.0% conversion rate).
Red Wings vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Red Wings 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-155)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings (25-15-4 overall) have a 7-4-11 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the 16 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-2-2 record (good for 26 points).
- In the six games this season the Red Wings recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has finished 4-4-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 21-3-3 in those games (to register 45 points).
- In the 19 games when Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 25 points after finishing 12-6-1.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 11-8-3 (25 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 14-6-1 (29 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (16-21-5 overall) have posted a record of 6-5-11 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-4-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has seven points (3-8-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (13-6-3).
- This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 7-7-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 3-12-2 (eight points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 13-9-3 to register 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.05 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 27th |
| 20th | 3.16 | Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 31st |
| 14th | 28.3 | Shots | 26.8 | 24th |
| 12th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| 6th | 24.64% | Power Play % | 20.42% | 13th |
| 14th | 80.67% | Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 30th |
Red Wings vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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