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The Detroit Red Wings (40-29-9) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (40-26-12) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank 10th in the Eastern Conference with 89 points and the Flyers are eighth in the Eastern Conference with 92 points.
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Flyers vs. Red Wings: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 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 | 2.90 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 13th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 22.36% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.23% | 24th |
Flyers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 7th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 15.56% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.21% | 20th |
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Flyers vs. Red Wings Top Players
Red Wings
- With 39 goals and 43 assists this season, Alex DeBrincat is one of Detroit's top contributors (82 points).
- With 25 goals and 48 assists, Lucas Raymond is one of the most important offensive options for Detroit with his 73 points (0.9 per game).
- Dylan Larkin has contributed 61 points for Detroit in 71 games this season, netting a goal on 14.4% of his shots and recording 31 goals and 30 assists.
- In 54 games played this season, John Gibson (28-20-5) has given up 134 goals.
Flyers
- Travis Konecny's 27 goals and 39 assists in 74 games for Philadelphia add up to 66 total points on the season.
- Trevor Zegras has amassed 65 points this season, with 25 goals and 40 assists.
- Philadelphia's Owen Tippett is among the top offensive players on the team with 51 total points (28 goals and 23 assists).
- Daniel Vladar has a 27-13-7 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (17th in the league). He has 1,105 saves, and has allowed 114 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Flyers vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Rasmussen: Out (Lower Body)
Flyers
Rodrigo Abols: Out (Ankle),
Nikita Grebyonkin: Out (Upper Body)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Rangers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Wild | L 5-4 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Devils | W 5-1 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |