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The Tuesday NHL slate includes the Detroit Red Wings (40-29-8) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27-12) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings sit in 10th place and the Blue Jackets are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings: April 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.90 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.0 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 22.03% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19.57% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.53% | 27th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Top Players
Red Wings
- One of Detroit's top offensive options this season is Alex DeBrincat, who has put up 81 points in 77 games.
- Lucas Raymond is another of Detroit's top contributors currently with 73 total points (25 goals and 48 assists) to his name.
- On 211 shots (for 30 goals) and 29 assists, Dylan Larkin has created 59 points this season.
- John Gibson (28-20-4) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Detroit.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 21 goals and 57 assists in 70 games for Columbus add up to 78 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 64 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 26 goals and 38 assists.
- Charlie Coyle is a key player on offense for Columbus with 18 goals and 38 assists.
- Jet Greaves has a 24-16-9 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (11th in the league). He has 1,274 saves, and has conceded 128 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Red Wings
Justin Faulk: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Mason Appleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Miles Wood: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Hand),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Damon Severson: Out For Season (Shoulder)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Flyers | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Rangers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Wild | L 5-4 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Jets | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |