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Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-9-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLThursday, January 21, 2027
9:00 PM ETJan 21, 2027
DateJan 21, 2027
Time9:00 PM ET
VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
TVESPN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsMinnesota Wild
Goals per game
2.7
3.3
Goals allowed per game
3.1
2.2
7-9-3Record13-3-4
8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
3-6Road record / home record5-2
LLLLWLast 5WLWWW
L4StreakW1

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsMinnesota Wild
Goals Against Average
3.00
2.26
Shots Against per Game
25.4
25.6
Penalty Kill Percentage
69.0
78.3
Power Play Goals Against
18
13
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.61
3.32
Shots per Game
28.8
29.7
Power Play Goals
13
18
Power Play Percentage
21.7
26.9
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Penalty Minutes
161
170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Red Wings
Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Dylan Larkin C · Suspension
Injured Reserve
Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute
Injured Reserve
Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Nov 10, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 2-3
Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2
Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4
Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3
Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4
Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1
Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2
Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 1/17
Jan 21, 2027DET 0, MIN 0
Jan 17, 2027MIN 0, DET 0

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-9-3. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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