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Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Florida Panthers (9-7-2) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: Scripps Sports, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers.

NHLSaturday, December 12, 2026
Florida Panthers logoFlorida Panthers9-7-2
7:00 PM ETDec 12, 2026
Detroit Red Wings logoDetroit Red Wings7-8-3
DateDec 12, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVScripps Sports, DSN

Team comparison

Florida PanthersDetroit Red Wings
Goals per game
3.1
2.7
Goals allowed per game
3.1
3.1
9-7-2Record7-8-3
5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division
5-7Road record / home record4-6
LLWLWLast 5LLLWL
L2StreakL3

Team stats

Florida PanthersDetroit Red Wings
Goals Against Average
3.06
3.00
Shots Against per Game
25.3
25.4
Penalty Kill Percentage
85.7
69.0
Power Play Goals Against
11
18
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.11
2.61
Shots per Game
29.5
28.8
Power Play Goals
19
13
Power Play Percentage
23.5
21.7
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Penalty Minutes
292
161

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - 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

Florida PanthersLLWLW
Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5
Oct 30, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 5-2
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 29, 2027FLA 0, DET 0
Dec 12, 2026FLA 0, DET 0
Nov 12, 2026DET 0, FLA 0
Nov 2, 2026DET 5, FLA 3

Team pages

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and statsDetroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: Scripps Sports, DSN.

What are the records of the Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings?

Florida Panthers: 9-7-2. Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3.

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. 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 Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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