Detroit Red Wings officially release their 2025–26 preseason schedule, featuring matchups versus Maple Leafs, Penguins
The Detroit Red Wings have officially released their 2025–26 preseason schedule, with eight games beginning on Tuesday, September 23 and wrapping up on Saturday, October 4. The exhibition slate includes familiar rivals like Chicago, Toronto, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh, offering fans an early glimpse of the team’s roster battles and off-season additions.
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📰 » https://t.co/aFaaSRM1w1Full Preseason Schedule:
- Sept. 23 vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Little Caesars Arena)
- Sept. 25 vs. Buffalo Sabres (Little Caesars Arena)
- Sept. 26 at Pittsburgh Penguins (PPG Paints Arena)
- Sept. 27 at Buffalo Sabres (KeyBank Center)
- Sept. 29 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (Little Caesars Arena)
- Sept. 30 at Chicago Blackhawks (United Center)
- Oct. 2 at Toronto Maple Leafs (Scotiabank Arena)
- Oct. 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Little Caesars Arena)
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A Look Back at Past Preseasons
Detroit’s preseason results over the past two years offer some insight into how they typically ramp up before Opening Night.
- 2024-25: 3-3-2
- 2023-24: 5-2-1
- 2022-23: 3-5-0
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What To Watch For This Preseason
Roster battles are always a sight to look out for during the early games as the Red Wings high-end prospect pool is tested at the highest level. Players like Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur and Axel Sandin-Pellikka among others are all battling to impress management and hopefully earn themselves a roster spot.
Another thing to look out for is the goalie competition as the franchise is loaded with options between the pipes. Alex Lyon, Petr Mrazek and Cam Talbot are all vying for main roster minutes while rising stars in Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine are looking to carve themselves out a role at the NHL level.
Fans can also expect the Red Wings to test new combinations, especially after several summer additions and potential departures to see what works and what doesn't ahead of an important season for the franchise.
The Red Wings fell just short of the playoffs in 2024–25 despite a promising start. With another offseason of growth, GM Steve Yzerman will be hoping this preseason helps solidify a group capable of taking the next step. The eight-game slate offers a balance of challenge and opportunity to get the lineup sharp by Opening Night in mid-October.
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