Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild, Jan. 21, 2027
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild7-3-2, 16 ptsThe Detroit Red Wings visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Red Wings arrive at 4-4-3 and the Wild at 7-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Red Wings vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Red Wings vs Wild Start?
The Red Wings vs Wild start time is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Detroit |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Red Wings vs Wild
Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild is on ESPN, with puck drop at 9:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Minnesota and Detroit markets.
Red Wings vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Red Wings and the Wild meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 17 | Minnesota WildMINDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 21 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Red Wings and Wild
The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Wild are 7-3-2, 2nd in the Central with 16 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW | |
| 12 | 7-3-2 | 16 | 4-0-0 | 3-3-2 | 37 | 28 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WLOTWW |
Next Game for the Red Wings and the Wild
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on DSN, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs New York Rangers on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 |  New York RangersNYRMinnesota WildMIN | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Red Wings vs Wild
What time is Red Wings vs Wild on Jan. 21?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Red Wings vs Wild on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Red Wings vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Detroit Red Wings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Red Wings or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 7-3-2 with 16 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Red Wings and Wild play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Red Wings vs Wild count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Red Wings vs Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Red Wings vs Wild on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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