Red Wings struggle against Blue Jackets in preseason finale
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings faced the Columbus Blue Jackets in their preseason finale on September 26, 2026. The Red Wings fell behind early, trailing 3-0 by the midpoint of the third period. Key players like Simon Edvinsson remain unsigned, and captain Dylan Larkin is recovering from an injury while awaiting a trade. Despite a late rally that cut the deficit to 3-2, the Red Wings could not complete the comeback, conceding an empty-net goal to end the match.
- •Red Wings trailed the Blue Jackets 3-0 in the third period.
- •Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned; Dylan Larkin is injured.
- •Marco Kasper recorded two assists for Detroit.
- •Detroit went 0-for-4 on power plays during the game.
- •Blue Jackets scored an empty-net goal to secure the victory.
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