Red Wings vs. Islanders: Lineups, Goalies, Viewing Guide

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the New York Islanders in an exciting matchup. This game will take place at UBS Arena, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. Today, we look at the lineups, goalies, and essential viewing information for fans.

Game Details

• Where: UBS Arena
• When: 7 p.m.
• TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network, 97.1 FM
• Odds:
  • Detroit: +1.5, -225
  • New York Islanders: -1.5, +175

Team Insights

Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings currently hold a record of 5-2. They feature standout player Dylan Larkin, who has been impressive this season. He is currently on a seven-game point streak, recording 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists).

Another notable player, Lucas Raymond, has recorded six points in five games and maintains a plus-5 rating. However, the team faces challenges with Axel Sandin Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard both showcasing the lowest plus-minus at minus-4. Additionally, Brandsegg-Nygard is still looking for his first NHL goal.

In injury news, Patrick Kane is missing his third game due to an undisclosed upper body injury and is not on this road trip.

Projected Lineup for Detroit

• Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
• Alex DeBrincat — Marco Kasper — Michael Brandsegg-Nygard or Elmer Soderblom
• James van Riemsdyk — Andrew Copp — Michael Rasmussen
• Mason Appleton — JT Compher — Jonatan Berggren

Defense Pairings:

• Ben Chiarot — Moritz Seider
• Simon Edvinsson — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
• Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker

Goalie: Cam Talbot (John Gibson as backup)

New York Islanders

The Islanders stand at 3-3-0 and recently secured a 4-3 victory against San Jose, with Ilya Sorokin in goal. However, the Islanders currently struggle defensively, ranking 29th in the league with a goals-against average of 3.67.

Injury concerns for New York include Semyon Varlamov and Alexander Romanov, which may impact their defense tonight.

Projected Lineup for New York

• Jonathan Drouin — Bo Horvat — Emil Heineman
• Anthony Duclair — Mathew Barzal — Kyle Palmieri
• Anders Lee — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Simon Holmstrom
• Kyle MacLean — Casey Cizikas — Maxim Tsyplakov

Defense Pairings:

• Adam Pelech — Ryan Pulock
• Matthew Schaefer — Scott Mayfield
• Adam Boqvist — Tony DeAngelo

Goalie: David Rittich (Ilya Sorokin as backup)

Conclusion

This matchup between the Red Wings and the Islanders promises to be a thrilling contest. With key players on both sides and injury implications, fans can expect an engaging night of hockey.