Red Wings Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Struggling Blue Jackets
The Detroit Red Wings visit the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup between two struggling teams. The Red Wings (4-4 in last 8 games) have 42 points, slightly ahead of the Blue Jackets who have lost 9 straight. Columbus enters as -145 favorites.
Detroit faces challenges without injured star Dylan Larkin (team-leading 23 points). The Red Wings average just 2.28 goals per game, though recent acquisition Jakub Vrana provides offensive spark after a 4-goal performance. Poor special teams play continues to hamper Detroit's success.
Columbus showed promise with 3 goals against Tampa Bay in their last game, despite averaging 3.34 goals against per game. Oliver Bjorkstrand leads the Blue Jackets offense with 15 goals and 23 assists. The team aims to be more aggressive against Detroit's Larkin-less lineup.
This matchup presents Columbus an opportunity to end their losing streak against a beatable opponent. While Detroit has improved recently, they remain vulnerable. Expect a low-scoring affair that favors the Blue Jackets' chances of getting back in the win column.
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