Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night, following a successful two-game road trip. The Red Wings aim for their third consecutive victory after defeating the New York Islanders 1-0 on Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket). It also coincides with Star Wars Night, a fan-favorite event.

Detroit's recent win against the Islanders was marked by Patrick Kane scoring the only goal and Alex Lyon stopping all 29 shots he faced. Head coach Derek Lalonde praised the team's defensive performance, stating, “We’ll take that game every time defensively.” Despite acknowledging their limited offensive output with just 11 shots, Christian Fischer emphasized the importance of securing points early in the season.

Fischer highlighted the significance of winning close games, noting, “I guarantee you there’s going to be a game when we play our asses off and somehow, we end up losing by a goal.” He stressed that while such performances might not be sustainable long-term, capitalizing on opportunities is crucial.

The Devils arrive in Detroit after an 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen lead New Jersey with nine points each this season. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has recorded a 3-2-1 record with a 2.99 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in six games.

Fischer pointed out Detroit's focus on minimizing turnovers against New Jersey's potent offense: “You always watch their games or scores, and they’re always putting up a lot of goals.” He warned about the Devils' fast transition game led by talented players like Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes, and Jesper Bratt.