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The Detroit Red Wings (41-30-10) and the Florida Panthers (39-38-4) hit the ice in Sunrise, Florida on April 15, 2026 at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are 10th (with 92 points) and the Panthers 14th (82 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Red Wings vs. Panthers: April 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 15th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 22.86% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.51% | 23rd |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 28th |
| Shots | 28 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 19.25% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.74% | 10th |
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Red Wings vs. Panthers Top Players
Red Wings
- Alex DeBrincat has been important to Detroit's offense this season, racking up 84 points in 81 games.
- Having scored 25 goals and adding 51 assists, Lucas Raymond is a strong contributor for Detroit through 79 games.
- Detroit's offensive effort is aided by Dylan Larkin's 76 points. He's contributed 33 assists.
- In the 56 games John Gibson has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 24th in the league.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart's 61 points make him an important offensive option for Florida. He has put up 29 goals and 32 assists in 64 games.
- Sam Bennett is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 58 total points (0.7 per game), with 26 goals and 32 assists in 76 games.
- Carter Verhaeghe's 25 goals and 30 assists add up to 55 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 27-23-1 in 52 games this season, conceding 154 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1,089 saves and an .876 save percentage (65th in the league).
Red Wings vs. Panthers Injury Report
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Rasmussen: Out For Season (Lower Body)
Panthers
Evan Rodrigues: Out For Season (Finger),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out For Season (Finger),
Seth Jones: Out For Season (Foot),
Brad Marchand: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out For Season (Leg),
Sam Bennett: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Carter Verhaeghe: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Sam Reinhart: Out For Season (Foot),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out For Season (Knee),
Niko Mikkola: Out For Season (Knee),
Anton Lundell: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Out For Season (Foot),
Aaron Ekblad: Out For Season (Finger)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Devils | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Senators | L 5-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 6-2 | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Rangers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |