Friday night hockey is back in the Motor City, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for two teams heading in opposite directions. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Detroit Red Wings host the surging San Jose Sharks at Little Caesars Arena. If you are looking to watch the San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings game on TV today, we have you covered with all the viewing options, team insights, and a prediction for tonight’s clash.
The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
How to Watch San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings on TV
For fans in the United States, the game will be broadcast regionally on FDSNDET (FanDuel Sports Network Detroit) for the home crowd and NBCSCA (NBC Sports California) for Sharks fans. If you are out of market, you can stream the game live on ESPN+, which carries the bulk of the NHL regular season slate.
In Canada, viewers can catch the action on Sportsnet+ (streaming) or check their local listings for regional broadcasts which often pick up the feed.
Game Overview & Team Records (2025-26 Season)
The Detroit Red Wings enter tonight’s contest with a solid 28-16-4 record, sitting comfortably in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division. They are looking to bounce back after a tough 3-0 loss to the Bruins earlier this week. The addition of veteran goaltender John Gibson has stabilized their net, while Alex DeBrincat (24 goals, 25 assists) and Dylan Larkin continue to drive the offense.
On the other side, the San Jose Sharks are one of the league’s most exciting storylines. With a record of 24-19-3, they are fighting for a Wild Card spot in the West. The story of the season is rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, who has erupted for 71 points (24 goals, 47 assists) already this season. San Jose is coming off a gritty 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals just last night, meaning they are playing on the second half of a back-to-back.
Key Stats & Injuries
- Leading Scorers (SJS): Macklin Celebrini (71 pts), Alexander Wennberg (32 pts), Tyler Toffoli (32 pts).
- Leading Scorers (DET): Alex DeBrincat (49 pts), Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin.
- Key Injuries: Fortunately, both teams come into this matchup relatively healthy with no major injuries listed on the daily report, meaning we should see full-strength lineups.
Prediction & Betting Insight
The betting odds have Detroit as a -205 favorite with the Over/Under set at 6.5.
Personally, I think the schedule makers did the Sharks no favors here. San Jose played a hard-fought game in D.C. last night and now has to face a rested Red Wings team that has been stewing over a shutout loss for three days. While Macklin Celebrini is electric, I expect Detroit’s fresh legs and John Gibson’s goaltending to be the difference. The Sharks’ fatigue will likely show in the third period.
My prediction: Detroit Red Wings win 4-2, covering the moneyline but staying slightly under the 6.5 total.
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