Flames vs. Red Wings: How to Watch on March 16

TV channel, streaming info, and player availability for the NHL matchup

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:24pm

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The Detroit Red Wings and Calgary Flames will face off in an NHL game on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Why it matters

This is an important late-season matchup between two teams heading in different directions. The Red Wings are in playoff position in the Eastern Conference, while the Flames are struggling in the Western Conference. The outcome could impact the playoff race.

The details

The Red Wings (36-23-8) currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with 80 points. The Flames (26-33-7) are in 15th place in the Western Conference with 59 points. The Red Wings will be without several key players due to injuries, including Andrew Copp, Dylan Larkin, and Michael Rasmussen. The Flames will also be missing some of their top talent, including Samuel Honzek, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Jake Bean.

  • The game will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Detroit Red Wings

An NHL team based in Detroit, Michigan that currently sits in 8th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Calgary Flames

An NHL team based in Calgary, Alberta that currently sits in 15th place in the Western Conference standings.

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The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Red Wings and Flames has playoff implications, as the Red Wings look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference while the Flames try to make a late-season push. Injuries will play a key role, as both teams will be missing some of their top players.