Red Wings vs. Hurricanes: Projected Lineups for December 27, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Lenovo Center. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams.

Detroit Red Wings (22-13-3)

The Red Wings, currently leading the Atlantic Division, are coming off a recent 4-3 overtime victory against the Dallas Stars. Coach Todd McLellan has been emphasizing the importance of preparedness, especially around breaks in the schedule. The team has shown resilience, with contributions coming from throughout the lineup.

Here's the projected lineup for the Red Wings:

• Forwards:

  • Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
  • Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — John Leonard
  • Mason Appleton — Marco Kasper — Nate Danielson
  • Michael Rasmussen — J.T. Compher — James van Riemsdyk

• Defense:

  • Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
  • Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
  • Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker

• Goalies:

  • John Gibson (Likely Starter)
  • Cam Talbot

The Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane due to an upper-body injury. Travis Hamonic and Elmer Soderblom are expected to be scratched. Andrew Copp has been performing well recently, with 11 points in his last 10 games, and Alex DeBrincat has also been a key offensive contributor. John Leonard has stepped in admirably in Kane's absence. Dylan Larkin leads the team with 20 goals and 16 assists.

Carolina Hurricanes (22-11-3)

The Hurricanes, who lead the Metropolitan Division, are looking to break a three-game losing streak. They have a strong home record of 11-6-1.

Here's the projected lineup for the Hurricanes:

• Forwards:

  • Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Logan Stankoven
  • Nikolaj Ehlers — Jesperi Kotkaniemi — Jackson Blake
  • William Carrier — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook
  • Taylor Hall — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson

• Defense:

  • Alexander Nikishin — Sean Walker
  • Shayne Gostisbehere — Jalen Chatfield
  • K'Andre Miller — Joel Nystrom

• Goalies:

  • Brandon Bussi (Likely Starter)
  • Pyotr Kochetkov

Seth Jarvis is out with an upper-body injury, and Jaccob Slavin is sidelined with an upper-body injury as well. K'Andre Miller is a game-time decision after blocking a shot in the previous game. Jordan Martinook is also injured with a lower-body injury. Bradly Nadeau, Frederik Andersen, and Mike Reilly are expected to be scratched. Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 13 goals and 19 assists.

Game Details

The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSNDET and FDSNSO.

Odds

The Hurricanes are favored to win, with a moneyline of -188, while the Red Wings are the underdogs at +155. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.