The Detroit Red Wings, holding a 7-3-0 record, face the Los Angeles Kings, at 5-3-3, on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams have released their projected lineups ahead of the matchup, broadcast on FDSNW and FDSNDET. Patrick Kane remains sidelined for the Red Wings due to injury.
The Detroit Red Wings travel to face the Los Angeles Kings in a Pacific Division contest on October 30, 2025. Detroit enters with a strong 7-3-0 record, while the Kings sit at 5-3-3 following a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.
Red Wings Projected Lineup
Forwards:
- Emmitt Finnie -- Dylan Larkin -- Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat -- Marco Kasper -- Mason Appleton
- Andrew Copp -- J.T. Compher -- Jonatan Berggren
- Elmer Soderblom -- Michael Rasmussen -- James van Riemsdyk
Defense:
- Simon Edvinsson -- Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot -- Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson -- Travis Hamonic
Goalies: Cam Talbot, John Gibson
Scratched: Jacob Bernard-Docker. Injured: Patrick Kane (upper body), who will miss the next two games of the road trip, including Friday's game at the Anaheim Ducks.
Kings Projected Lineup
The Kings plan to use the same lineup from their recent win. Forwards:
- Andrei Kuzmenko -- Anze Kopitar -- Adrian Kempe
- Kevin Fiala -- Quinton Byfield -- Alex Laferriere
- Joel Armia -- Phillip Danault -- Trevor Moore
- Jeff Malott -- Alex Turcotte -- Corey Perry
Defense:
- Brian Dumoulin -- Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson -- Brandt Clarke
- Mikey Anderson -- Cody Ceci
Goalies: Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg
Scratched: Jacob Moverare. Injured: Kyle Burroughs (upper body), Warren Foegele (upper body).
This preview highlights key absences that could impact both sides, with Detroit relying on its depth forward and the Kings maintaining continuity after their latest success.