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The Detroit Red Wings (36-23-8) host the Calgary Flames (26-33-7) during Monday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 80 points and the Flames are 15th in the Western Conference with 59 points.
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Red Wings vs. Flames: March 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 16, 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 | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| Shots | 28 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 21.84% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.41% | 20th |
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.47 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.73% | 11th |
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Red Wings vs. Flames Top Players
Red Wings
- With 33 goals and 33 assists this season, Alex DeBrincat is one of Detroit's leading contributors (66 points).
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 45 assists, Lucas Raymond is an important piece of the offense for Detroit through 65 games.
- With 55 points through 63 games (28 goals and 27 assists), Dylan Larkin has been an important part of Detroit's offense this season.
- As Detroit's top goalie, John Gibson has recorded 24 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 108 goals with 1,032 saves.
Flames
- Mikael Backlund has scored 15 goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 23 assists (0.3 per game), fueling the Calgary offense with 38 total points (0.6 per game). He takes 2.4 shots per game, shooting 9.4%.
- Morgan Frost has helped lead the attack for Calgary this season with 14 goals and 18 assists.
- Joel Farabee has 30 points so far, including 15 goals and 15 assists.
- Dustin Wolf is 19-24-3 in 48 games this season, conceding 133 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1,157 saves and an .898 save percentage (29th in the league).
Red Wings vs. Flames Injury Report
Red Wings
Michael Rasmussen: Out (Undisclosed),
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Andrew Copp: Out (Leg),
Dylan Larkin: Out (Leg)
Flames
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out For Season (Hip)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Rangers | L 4-0 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Devils | W 5-4 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |