Red Wings Host Struggling Kings in Detroit DETROIT (Interstat) — The surging Detroit Red Wings will look to extend their home-ice advantage when they host the struggling Los Angeles Kings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night. The Red Wings (32-21-0) enter the contest firmly in playoff position, having won seven of their last 10 games. They are coming off a commanding 5-1 road victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Forward J.T. Compher, a player to watch, scored two goals in that win and has recorded four goals and an assist in his last five appearances. Conversely, the Kings (21-29-0) sit well outside the Western Conference playoff picture. They snapped a four-game winless streak with a 5-4 shootout victory in St. Louis on Saturday. Young forward Alex Laferriere was pivotal in that win, notching a goal and an assist. He has points in three of his last five games and will be a key figure if Los Angeles hopes to pull off an upset. The teams last met on Oct. 30, 2025, with Detroit securing a 4-3 shootout victory in Los Angeles. Detroit has been strong at home this season, while the Kings have struggled on the road, setting up a stark contrast. The Red Wings’ offense, averaging over three goals per game in January, will test a Los Angeles defense that has allowed three or more goals in eight of its last ten outings. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Detroit 5, Los Angeles 2. Following Tuesday’s game, the Red Wings will remain at home to face the Washington Capitals on Thursday. The Kings continue their road trip with a game in Buffalo against the Sabres on Thursday.