The Detroit Red Wings face the Tampa Bay Lightning today, with the Red Wings missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season. The Lightning, currently third in the Atlantic Division, are playoff-bound.
The Detroit Red Wings (41-30-9) are on the road today to play the Tampa Bay Lightning (49-25-6). The Red Wings have 91 points and will miss the playoffs for a 10th consecutive season. The Lightning are in the playoffs, currently sitting third in the Atlantic Division.
Where: Benchmark International Arena
When: 7 p.m. ET
TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network/97.1 FM
Odds: Detroit (+1.5, -142), Tampa Bay (-1.5, +120), DRAFTKINGS
Hot: Emmitt Finnie (13-17-30 in 80 games) is the sixth Red Wings rookie since 2015-16 to reach the 30-point mark, joining Lucas Raymond (57 in 2021-22), Moritz Seider (50 in 2021-22), Dylan Larkin (45 in 2015-16), Marco Kasper (37 in 2024-25) and Anthony Mantha (36 in 2016-17).
Not: Andrew Copp has scored one goal in his past 30 games this season.
Spotlight: Defenseman Justin Faulk has three goals in his past three games. He has 496 points (145-351-496 in 1,056 games), leaving him four points shy of 500 for his NHL career. Faulk has the second-most points among defensemen from the 2010 NHL Draft class, trailing only Cam Fowler (521).
Story: The Red Wings called up Michael Brandsegg-Nygard on an emergency basis. . . Dylan Larkin has 18 points (9-9-18) in his last 17 games since Feb. 2 at Colorado. . .The Red Wings are 26-7-2 this season when scoring first. The Red Wings are 1-2 against the Lightning this season. A month ago, the Lightning beat Detroit 4-1 in Tampa. Injuries: Michael Rasmussen, out for the regular season, and Mason Appleton (undisclosed)
Detroit Projected Lines
Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
David Perron– JT Compher — Carter Mazur
James van Riemsdyk– Marco Kasper– Dominik Shine
Defense Pairings
Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
Ben Chiarot — Justin Faulk
Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
Goalies
John Gibson (Cam Talbot backup)
Subs: Travis Hamonic, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Michal Postava
Tampa Bay Lightning
Story: The Lightning are only 5-4-1 in their last 10. Tampa Bay is fourth in scoring (3.50 goals per game and fourth in goals-against (2.78 goals per game). . . Injuries: Victor Hedman and Pontus Holmberg, out; Zemgus Girgensons and Darren Raddysh, day to day; Maxwell Crozier and Dominik James, injured reserve.
What are the current standings of the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning?
The Detroit Red Wings have 91 points and will miss the playoffs, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are third in the Atlantic Division with a record of 49-25-6.
Where is the Red Wings vs Lightning game being held?
The game is being held at Benchmark International Arena.
How many seasons have the Red Wings missed the playoffs?
The Red Wings have missed the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons.
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