Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings, Jan. 17, 2027
Minnesota Wild7-3-2, 16 pts- 4:00 PMCT
- 3:00 PMMT
- 2:00 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027. Puck drop is 5:00 PM ET on DSN, MINNHL. The Wild arrive at 7-3-2 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 17 | DSN, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Wild vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 5:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | DSN, MINNHL |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Red Wings Start?
The Wild vs Red Wings start time is 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027. That is 4:00 PM Central, 3:00 PM Mountain and 2:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 5:00 PM | Detroit |
| Central (CT) | 4:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Red Wings
Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings is on DSN, MINNHL, with puck drop at 5:00 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 Detroit and Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Red Wings 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 | DSN, MINNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Jan 21 | Detroit Red WingsDETMinnesota WildMIN | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Red Wings
The Wild are 7-3-2, 2nd in the Central Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7-3-2 | 16 | 4-0-0 | 3-3-2 | 37 | 28 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WLOTWW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Wild and the Red Wings
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 19 | Minnesota WildMIN Winnipeg JetsWPG | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video, DSN, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 19 |  Anaheim DucksANADetroit Red WingsDET | Prime Video, DSN, KCOP | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Red Wings
What time is Wild vs Red Wings on Jan. 17?
5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild vs Red Wings on?
The game is on DSN, MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Wild vs Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Red Wings?
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 Wild and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Wild vs Red Wings 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 Wild vs Red Wings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 7:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Red Wings on national TV?
No. DSN, MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and Minnesota markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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