NHL action on Monday includes the Detroit Red Wings (15-11-3) visiting the Vancouver Canucks (11-15-3) at Rogers Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank 10th in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are 15th in the Western Conference.
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Red Wings vs. Canucks: Dec. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.07 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 28th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 24.47% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.21% | 24th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.5 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.39% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
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Red Wings vs. Canucks Top Players
Red Wings
- One of Detroit's top offensive options this season is Lucas Raymond, who has put up 31 points in 27 games.
- Dylan Larkin is another of Detroit's major contributors currently with 31 total points (15 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- Detroit's offensive effort is aided by Alex DeBrincat's 31 points. He's contributed 16 assists.
- As Detroit's top goalie, Cam Talbot has recorded 9 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 45 goals with 338 saves.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson's eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games for Vancouver add up to 22 total points on the season.
- Quinn Hughes has amassed 22 points this season, with two goals and 20 assists.
- Brock Boeser is a crucial player on offense for Vancouver with nine goals and seven assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 4-9-3 this season, collecting 398 saves and allowing 54 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .881 save percentage (54th in the league).
Red Wings vs. Canucks Injury Report
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Out (Lower Body)
Canucks
Thatcher Demko: Out (Lower Body),
Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),
Elias Pettersson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Bruins | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 6-5 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/10/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Mammoth | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Wild | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |