If you’re gearing up for Sunday afternoon hockey, you won’t want to miss today’s critical inter-conference clash. The Minnesota Wild are heading into Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings. With the playoffs just weeks away in this 2025-26 NHL season, both teams are desperate for points to secure their postseason positioning.
Here is your complete guide to watching the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild today, along with current records, injury updates, and game predictions.
Game Overview, Start Time, and TV/Streaming Options
Puck Drop: Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Whether you are watching from the United States or cheering from Canada, tuning into today’s game is straightforward.
- In the USA: The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV. If you prefer to stream, you can catch the live simulcast on Max (formerly HBO Max).
- In Canada: Hockey fans can watch the game live on Sportsnet 360 (SN360).
Regional Blackouts Explained
If you are trying to stream the game on platforms like ESPN+ (which often hosts out-of-market games), you might encounter regional blackouts. Blackouts occur when a regional sports network (RSN) or a national broadcaster (like TNT today) holds the exclusive broadcast rights for a specific geographic market. Because today’s game is a national broadcast on TNT in the US, local RSN feeds are generally superseded, meaning you will need a cable log-in or a live TV streaming service (like Sling TV or YouTube TV) that carries TNT to bypass regional blackout restrictions.
Current Records, Last Game Results & Leading Scorers
Both teams are on the second half of a back-to-back weekend, making fatigue a major factor in today’s matchup.
- Minnesota Wild (43-21-12, 98 points): The Wild are sitting comfortably in 3rd place in the Central Division. They are coming off a decisive 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday, fueled by a two-goal performance from Ryan Hartman. Look for offensive catalysts Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who continue to be the leading scorers and driving forces for Minnesota’s top six this season.
- Detroit Red Wings (40-28-8, 88 points): Detroit is in an absolute dogfight for an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. Unfortunately, they missed a chance to gain ground yesterday, dropping a 4-1 game to the New York Rangers. Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond continue to serve as the leading scorers for the 2025-26 campaign, and Detroit will need them to step up massively today.
Key Injuries to Watch
Injuries are piling up late in the year. For the Detroit Red Wings, defensemen Justin Faulk (lower body) and forward Mason Appleton (upper body) both missed yesterday’s game against the Rangers and are considered questionable for today. For the Minnesota Wild, defenseman Zach Bogosian is questionable after suffering an injury in yesterday’s win against Ottawa.
Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings: My Game Prediction & Betting Odds
Looking at the betting odds with the Wild at -122 and the Over/Under set at 6.5, I think Minnesota is the smart play here. Personally, I’ve watched the Wild dominate possession metrics lately, and coming off a strong 4-1 victory against Ottawa, their momentum is undeniable. Detroit is fighting for a playoff spot, which makes them dangerous, but dropping a 4-1 game to the Rangers yesterday exposes some vulnerabilities on the second half of a back-to-back.
I’m predicting a 4-2 victory for the Minnesota Wild, which means I’d take Minnesota on the moneyline and hit the under on that 6.5 total.
Finding the Minnesota Wild on TV Today & NHL Point Leaders
If you are looking for more information on finding the Minnesota Wild on TV today or checking out the upcoming Detroit Red Wings TV schedule, we have you covered on our main broadcast page. Plus, keep an eye on our updated NHL point leaders 2025-26 season tracker to see who is making a run for the Art Ross Trophy as the season winds down. Finally, don’t forget to join our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—it’s the perfect way to add some extra excitement to the remainder of the season!
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