The Winnipeg Jets take on the Detroit Red Wings this Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The Jets (8-1-0) tasted their first defeat of the season, losing 6-4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, while the Red Wings (4-4-1) are coming off two consecutive losses. Detroit will look to capitalize on any dip in confidence the Jets may be experiencing following their first loss.
Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings game info
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, SN1, FDSNDET
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Winnipeg Jets game preview
After a perfect eight-game streak to start the season, the Jets’ first loss came in a 10-goal thriller where they lost 6-4 at home. Despite their recent setback, they have been performing well on the road, scoring 12 goals in their last three outings while conceding eight.
Winnipeg Jets injuries
Jaret Anderson-Dolan and Ville Heinola are both out long-term for the Jets, and their return dates remain uncertain.
Detroit Red Wings game preview
The Red Wings find themselves in an unexpected situation, as just a week ago, they were in good form, winning three straight games. They have since hit a slump, facing back-to-back defeats against the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
Tyler Motte and Tim Gettinger are currently unavailable for the Red Wings, with Motte expected to be the first of the two to return to the ice.
Jets and Red Wings key players
Kyle Connor has been the leading contributor for the Jets so far, with the forward scoring eight goals and providing six assists in the first nine games of the season. Mark Scheifele closely follows him with 12 points with six goals and six assists.
Lucas Raymond has scored one goal and provided seven assists since the start of the season for the Red Wings while Alex DeBrincat leads the scoring charts with four goals and seven assists. The duo will be instrumental for the Red Wings to turn things around and get a win against the Jets.