Red Wings at Lightning: Notes, Lines, Goalies, How to Watch The Detroit Red Wings, with a record of 36-22-7, are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a road matchup. The Red Wings currently hold the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, maintaining a three-point lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are the top team below the wildcard cut line. The Lightning, meanwhile, are in second place in the Atlantic Division. The game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena, with coverage available via FanDuel Sports Network and 97.1 FM radio. Betting odds show the Red Wings as slight underdogs at +1.5 (-142) and the Lightning as favorites at -1.5 (+120). Key players for the Red Wings include Patrick Kane, who has recorded a goal, three assists, and nine shots on goal in his last three games. However, the team is struggling with consistency, posting only four wins in their past 12 contests. Marco Kasper has emerged as a critical player, but the Red Wings need him to perform confidently over the next two weeks to secure points. Coach Todd McLellan confirmed that Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, both sidelined with leg injuries, will miss the next two weeks before reassessing their status. David Perron, acquired from Ottawa last week, is expected to return in a week after practicing in a regular jersey and taking line rushes. The Red Wings’ record without Larkin is 5-11 in their last 16 games, and they have a strong 18-11-4 record on the road. Injuries to Larkin (lower body, day-to-day) and Perron (sports hernia surgery) add to the team’s challenges. For the Lightning, the team has lost six of their last seven games, including a 5-2 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets.#tampa_bay_lightning #detroit_red_wings #benchmark_international_arena #fan_duel_sports_network #97_1_fm
