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The Monday NHL slate features 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
- Lucas Raymond is one of Detroit's leading contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.9%.
- Dylan Larkin is another of Detroit's top contributors currently with 31 total points (15 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- With 30 points through 29 games (14 goals and 16 assists), Alex DeBrincat has been an important part of Detroit's offense this season.
- In 16 games played this season, Cam Talbot (9-4-1) has given up 45 goals.
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes' two goals and 20 assists in 24 games for Vancouver add up to 22 total points on the season.
- Elias Pettersson has helped lead the offense for Vancouver this season with eight goals and 14 assists.
- Vancouver's Brock Boeser is among the top offensive players on the team with 16 total points (nine goals and seven assists).
- Kevin Lankinen has an .881 save percentage (55th in the league), with 398 total saves, giving up 54 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-9-3 record this season.
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 |