The NHL matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Seattle Kraken is set for 10 p.m. ET. This game showcases two teams with contrasting records, with the Red Wings holding a 14-11-3 record and the Kraken at 11-8-6. Fans can catch the action on FDSNDETX, KHN/Prime, or KONG.
Projected Lineups for Red Wings vs. Kraken Matchup
Red Wings Projected Lineup
- Emmett Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
- Elmer Soderblom — Nate Danielson — Marco Kasper
- James van Riemsdyk — J.T. Compher — Michael Rasmussen
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Travis Hamonic — Albert Johansson
- Goalies: John Gibson, Cam Talbot
Scratches include Jonathan Berggren and Jacob Bernard-Docker, while Mason Appleton is currently injured due to a lower-body issue.
Kraken Projected Lineup
- Jared McCann — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle
- Kaapo Kakko — Chandler Stephenson — Eeli Tolvanen
- Berkly Catton — Frederick Gaudreau — Mason Marchment
- Tye Kartye — Shane Wright — Ryan Winterton
- Vince Dunn — Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren — Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans — Josh Mahura
- Goalies: Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer
The Kraken will not have Jamie Oleksiak, Cale Fleury, or Jani Nyman, who are scratched for the game. Matt Murray and Jaden Schwartz are both absent due to lower-body injuries.
Status Report
The Red Wings conducted an optional morning skate ahead of this matchup. Notably, Oleksiak is expected to be a healthy scratch, marking a rare occurrence since his selection by the Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. Coach Lane Lambert has kept speculation high regarding potential lineup changes, emphasizing a game-time decision.
Josh Mahura may step in for Oleksiak if he is ultimately scratched, which would mark his first appearance since a 6-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on November 5.
