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Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Edmonton Oilers (13-3-3) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-9-3) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

Edmonton Oilers13-3-3

3:30 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Detroit Red Wings7-9-3

DateJan 2, 2027

Time3:30 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVDSN

Team comparison

Edmonton OilersDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

4.1

2.7

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

13-3-3Record7-9-3

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

7-1Road record / home record4-6

WWLLWLast 5LLLWL

W2StreakL3

Team stats

Edmonton OilersDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

2.84

3.00

Shots Against per Game

26.5

25.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

69.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.05

2.61

Shots per Game

25.6

28.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

32.4

21.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

161

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Edmonton Oilers

Isaac Howard LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Alec Regula D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Matt Savoie C · Lower Body - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Frederik Andersen G · Knee

Injured Reserve

Mattias Janmark C · Undisclosed - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Edmonton OilersWWLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York RangersW 3-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 3-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at New York RangersW 4-1

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

Season series

DET leads series 1-0

Jan 2, 2027EDM 0, DET 0

Oct 26, 2026DET 4, EDM 3

Team pages

Edmonton Oilers
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: DSN.

What are the records of the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings?

Edmonton Oilers: 13-3-3. Detroit Red Wings: 7-9-3.

Who is injured for Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard, Alec Regula, Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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