The Detroit Red Wings (25-15-4) take the ice against the Vancouver Canucks (16-21-5) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings are fourth (with 54 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are 15th (37 points) in the Western Conference.
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Red Wings vs. Canucks: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.64% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.67% | 14th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 31st |
| Shots | 26.8 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 20.42% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 30th |
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Red Wings vs. Canucks Top Players
Red Wings
- With 12 goals and 33 assists this season, Lucas Raymond is one of Detroit's leading contributors (45 points).
- Alex DeBrincat is another of Detroit's important contributors currently with 43 total points (22 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
- Detroit's offensive effort is aided by Dylan Larkin's 43 points. He's contributed 17 assists.
- In 25 games played this season, John Gibson (14-9-2) has allowed 71 goals.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has put up 26 points (0.7 per game) for Vancouver, with 11 goals and 15 assists in 34 games (playing 18:48 per game).
- Filip Hronek is one of the impact players on offense for Vancouver with 26 total points (0.6 per game), with three goals and 23 assists in 42 games.
- Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood is among the leading scorers on the team with 22 total points (17 goals and five assists).
- Kevin Lankinen is 6-10-4 in 20 games this season, conceding 66 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 501 saves and an .884 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Red Wings vs. Canucks Injury Report
Red Wings
None
Canucks
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Garland: Out (Undisclosed)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Penguins | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Senators | W 5-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Kraken | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Senators | - | Away |