Red Wings prepare for season opener against Rangers with lineup changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings face the New York Rangers for their season opener at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. Moritz Seider will pair with Albert Johansson, who moves up from the third pairing. Anton Johansson makes his NHL debut alongside Justin Faulk. Dylan Larkin will not play due to an upper-body injury, marking the first time he has missed an opening night since 2014. RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson is not with the team as contract negotiations stall.
- •Red Wings open season against the Rangers on October 3.
- •Albert Johansson partners with Moritz Seider in the lineup.
- •Anton Johansson set for NHL debut alongside Justin Faulk.
- •Dylan Larkin out with an upper-body injury.
- •Simon Edvinsson skating in Sweden amid contract negotiations.
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