Red Wings vs. Panthers: Game Preview
The Detroit Red Wings (2-1) host the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers (3-1) at Little Caesars Arena.
- Where: Little Caesars Arena
- When: 7 p.m.
- TV/Radio: TNT, HBO Max/97.1 FM
- Odds: Florida (-1.5, +175), Detroit (+1.5,-225) on ESPNBet
Goalie Cam Talbot is coming off a 38-save win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, starting the season with a 2-0 record, 2.11 GAA, and .925 save percentage.
He has started the 2025-26 season with a 2-0 record, 2.11 GAA and .925 save percentage.
Captain Dylan Larkin has two goals and one assist in his first three games, averaging 19:38 minutes per game, but took two third-period penalties in a tight win against the Maple Leafs.
Defenseman Travis Hamonic, signed in the offseason, is the seventh defenseman and hasn't played since the opener.
Author's summary: Red Wings face Panthers at home.