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	2.92 GF AVG	3.33 GA AVG	17.80 Power Play
Red Wings	3.05 GF AVG	3.07 GA AVG	24.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 31
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Miles Wood (LW)	Leg	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Mason Marchment (LW)	Upper Body	01-12-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 13
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17

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