Lucas Raymond leads Detroit in scoring with 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists), while Dylan Larkin sits in second with 38 points (18 goals, 20 assists). In addition to ranking third on the team in points (36), Alex DeBrincat paces the team with 19 goals, including eight on the power play.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers NHL game to be played on January 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Detroit is looking to respond after a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, which ended its season-high seven-game winning streak. Two goals from Vladimir Tarasenko and one goal from Lucas Raymond saw the Red Wings pull within 4-3 just before the midway mark of the third period, but Detroit ultimately couldn’t find the equalizer.

The Florida Panthers are back home looking to build some momentum before they head back out on the road again. Next week the Cats will begin a week-long, four-game west coast swing, all against teams in the Pacific Division.