Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-5) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA. TV: NBC Sports Phil, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers5-10-5

DateDec 18, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TVNBC Sports Phil, DSN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals per game

2.7

2.3

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

7-8-3Record5-10-5

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record3-7

LLLWLLast 5WLLLW

L3StreakW1

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals Against Average

3.00

3.25

Shots Against per Game

25.4

28.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

80.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

2.25

Shots per Game

28.8

23.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

190

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

Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen D · Hand - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nikita Grebenkin RW · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

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

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Philadelphia FlyersWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 3-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 3-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York RangersL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 2-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 6-3

Season series

DET leads series 1-0

Mar 16, 2027DET 0, PHI 0

Dec 18, 2026DET 0, PHI 0

Oct 15, 2026PHI 1, DET 2

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

Philadelphia Flyers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers?

TV: NBC Sports Phil, DSN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. Philadelphia Flyers: 5-10-5.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Philadelphia Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen, Nikita Grebenkin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers played?

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

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