Panthers and Red Wings Face Off: Projected Lineups and Game Preview

The Florida Panthers (3-1-0) are set to clash with the Detroit Red Wings (2-1-0) tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. The game will be broadcast on HBO MAX, TNT, and TVAS. Here's a look at the projected lineups and what to expect from this matchup.

Florida Panthers Projected Lineup

Here's how the Panthers are expected to line up:

• Forwards:

  • Mackie Samoskevich - Sam Bennett - Brad Marchand
  • Eetu Luostarinen - Anton Lundell - Sam Reinhart
  • Carter Verhaeghe - Evan Rodrigues - Jesper Boqvist
  • A.J. Greer - Luke Kunin - Jonah Gadjovich

  • Defense:

  • Gustav Forsling - Aaron Ekblad

  • Niko Mikkola - Seth Jones
  • Uvis Balinskis - Jeff Petry

  • Goaltenders:

  • Sergei Bobrovsky

  • Daniil Tarasov

Injuries and Scratches for Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk is out with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Dmitry Kulikov is sidelined for approximately five months following surgery to repair a labral tear. Cole Schwindt, Noah Gregor, and Tobias Bjornfot are expected to be scratched. Due to Tkachuk's injury, Mackie Samoskevich has been moved to the first line, while Carter Verhaeghe shifts to the third line.

Detroit Red Wings Projected Lineup

Unfortunately, the projected lineup for the Detroit Red Wings was not found in the search results. However, updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

Injuries and Scratches for Red Wings

Lucas Raymond is day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained in their previous game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He participated in the morning skate but did not take part in line rushes. Travis Hamonic and Jonatan Berggren are expected to be scratched.

Game Overview

The Florida Panthers are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, where Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart each scored a goal. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are riding a two-game winning streak after a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. In that game, Dylan Larkin, Mason Appleton, and James van Riemsdyk each found the back of the net, and goaltender Cam Talbot made an impressive 38 saves.

Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start in goal for the Panthers, while Cam Talbot is likely to start for the Red Wings.

Key Stats and Storylines

• Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell are currently tied for the Panthers' team lead in points.
• Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat are tied for the Red Wings' lead in points.
• Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond are joint-first for goals for the Red Wings, though Raymond's potential absence due to injury could impact the team.

The Panthers have won seven of the last ten games against the Red Wings. In their last encounter, the Panthers emerged victorious with a 4-1 score.

Prediction

Despite the Red Wings' recent wins, the Panthers are considered a strong bet to win. A final score prediction is Panthers 4-2.