Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL Game Preview - April 7, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-
Detroit DET--	-	-	-

Blue Jackets	3.21 GF AVG	2.97 GA AVG	16.70 Power Play
Red Wings	3.17 GF AVG	3.10 GA AVG	23.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	11-04-2025Day-to-Day
Denton Mateychuk (D)	Undisclosed	11-04-2025Day-to-Day
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrick Kane (RW)	Upper Body	11-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 7
Shai Buium (D)	Undisclosed	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29

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