On the NHL schedule, Detroit will face Columbus on the road at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The face-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Both of these hockey teams are going to be playing the second game of a back-to-back.
The Red Wings faced the San Jose Sharks on the road in their last game and won by a final score of 7-4. They have played in 17 games in the NHL Standings and have an 8-5-4 record with 20 points.
The Blue Jackets faced the Montreal Canadiens in their last game at home and won by a final score of 6-4. They have played in 16 games and have a 6-9-1 record with 13 points.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Matchup Information
- Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- How to Watch: ESPN+
A very good Red Wings vs Blue Jackets prediction could be Detroit wearing down Columbus early and often because of how much better of a hockey team they are. One team is thinking of getting back to the playoffs this season, and another team might be in total tank mode for Conor Bedard.
Detroit Red Wings Recap and Analysis
Detroit has been playing a lot better as of late. They are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015-2016 this year.
Key Injuries
On the NHL injury report, Detroit has defenseman Gustav Lindstrom listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Centerman Jakub Vrana has been placed on injured reserve since November 3 for personal reasons and isn’t expected to return until December 6.
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For the Detroit Red Wings stats, Dominik Kubalik hasn’t scored a goal in three of his last five hockey games, but he did get back in the scoring column with a goal against the San Jose Sharks.
Dylan Larkin recorded two assists in his last game for Detroit. NHL teams always have to account for his speed and skill anytime he touches the ice for them.
In his last game, David Perron scored one goal and recorded two assists for the Red Wings.
Ville Husso is projected to be the starting goalie in this hockey game. In 11 games played this year, his record is 6-2-3 with a .912 save percentage and a 2.69 GAA, along with two shutouts. The NHL odds for him to record a shutout are very slim.
Columbus Blue Jackets Recap and Analysis
Columbus has won two consecutive games, and they are looking to make it three in a row.
Key Injuries
Defenseman Jake Bean has a shoulder injury and was placed on injured reserve. He is not expected back until November 23. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins has a lower-body injury and is not expected back until November 23.
Defenseman Zach Werenski was lost for the season on November 15 with a shoulder injury. It is tough for the Columbus Blue Jackets to score without him because he was an important player on this hockey team.
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Johnny Gaudreau has recorded at least one assist in two consecutive games played for Columbus. His NHL player stats in his first season with the team in 16 games played is six goals and eight assists, along with a plus/minus rating of -4.
Boone Jenner has scored at least one or more goals in his last four of five games for the Blue Jackets. On the year, he has seven goals, five assists, and a plus/minus rating of 4.
Yegor Chinakhov has recorded at least one assist in his last three games played.
Joonas Korpisalo is projected to be the starting goalie in this hockey game for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In five games played, he has a 3-1-1 record with a .909 save percentage, a 3.76 GAA, and zero shutouts.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds
The Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Prediction doesn’t have the odds listed in this one yet.
The NHL picks for this one will be tough because it is hard to predict without the odds.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks
Moneyline
The money line is not available.
Over/Under
The over/under is not available for these NHL matchups.
Spread
It is hard to make a Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Prediction without the goal spread, but it could very well be Detroit as the favorite on the spread over Columbus.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Score Prediction
NHL Pick: The Detroit Red Wings will defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets by a final score of 6-4.
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