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NHL action on Friday features a matchup in Detroit, Michigan between the Detroit Red Wings (35-20-7) and Florida Panthers (30-29-3) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 77 points and the Panthers are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 63 points.
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Red Wings vs. Panthers: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 6, 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 | 2.95 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 22.51% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.53% | 18th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 26th |
| Shots | 29 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.47% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.16% | 8th |
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Red Wings vs. Panthers Top Players
Red Wings
- With 20 goals and 45 assists this season, Lucas Raymond is one of Detroit's leading contributors (65 points).
- Alex DeBrincat is another of Detroit's major contributors currently with 62 total points (32 goals and 30 assists) to his name.
- Dylan Larkin has contributed 54 points for Detroit in 62 games this season, scoring on 15.2% of his shots and recording 28 goals and 26 assists.
- As Detroit's top goalie, John Gibson has recorded 23 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 96 goals with 922 saves.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart's 28 goals and 30 assists in 62 games for Florida add up to 58 total points on the season.
- Brad Marchand is a key piece of the offense for Florida with 53 total points this season. He has scored 27 goals and added 26 assists in 51 games.
- Sam Bennett has 48 points so far, including 23 goals and 25 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has an .872 save percentage (63rd in the league), with 889 total saves, conceding 130 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up a 22-19-1 record this season.
Red Wings vs. Panthers Injury Report
Red Wings
David Perron: Out (Groin)
Panthers
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Predators | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/4/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Islanders | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Devils | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |