The Detroit Red Wings are on the road to play the New York Islanders on Monday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Detroit (8-10-2) is coming off a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins at home on Saturday.
Ahead of the Red Wings' away game on Monday, here is what their lineup is projected to look like.
Red Wings projected lines
Forwards
- Vladimir Tarasenko - Dylan Larkin - Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat - Marco Kasper - Jonathan Berggren
- Michael Rasmussen - J.T. Compher - Patrick Kane
- Tyler Motte - Andrew Copp - Christian Fischer
The Red Wings have struggled this season as Detroit is averaging just 2.45 goals per game, which is one of the worst in the NHL.
Detroit is led by Raymond, who has 19 points, DeBrincat has 17 points, Larkin has 17 points and Kane has 10 points.
Defense
- Simon Edvinsson - Mortiz Seider
- Ben Chiarot - Jeff Petry
- Albert Johansson - Erik Gustafsson
The Red Wings' blue line has been an issue this season. Detroit is led by Moritz Seider who is one of the best young defensemen in the NHL. But other than that, the Red Wings haven't had another defenseman step-up.
Goalies
- Alex Lyon
- Cam Talbot
Detroit will start Alex Lyon who's been solid this season. Lyon is 3-4 with a 3.03 GAA and a .904 SV%. In his career against the Islanders, he's 2-1 with a 1.68 GAA and a .937 SV%.
Red Wings vs Islanders: Preview
Detroit is a +130 underdog while the over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
The Red Wings have struggled to score and now go on the road to play the Islanders, who are a solid defensive team. Detroit will continue to struggle here and the Islanders will be able to get a win at home.
Expect a low-scoring game as the Islanders edge out a win.
Prediction: Islanders 2, Red Wings 1.
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