Thu Jan 02 23:50:00 UTC 2025: **Red Wings Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Blue Jackets**
COLUMBUS, OH – The Detroit Red Wings will aim to continue their recent surge when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. The Wings ended 2024 with two consecutive wins, including a New Year’s Eve victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, giving new coach Tod McLellan a reason to celebrate. A win against Columbus would mark their first three-game winning streak of the season, a crucial step as they attempt to climb back into playoff contention. Currently sitting seventh in the Atlantic Division, six points outside a Wild Card spot, the Red Wings need consistent victories in the remaining months of the regular season.
The Blue Jackets, despite facing numerous challenges, remain in the playoff hunt. They also ended 2024 strongly, winning three of their last four games. Led by players like Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko, and Zach Werenski, Columbus is fifth in the Metropolitan Division, just two points from a Wild Card berth.
This matchup marks the first of three meetings between the former division rivals this season. The Red Wings swept the season series last year. Puck drop is at [Time] and the game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and can be streamed on FuboTV and DirecTV Stream.
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