Detroit wraps up its four-game preseason series this week with back-to-back home matchups at Little Caesars Arena, welcoming the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. The games mark the final stretch of the team’s offseason preparations ahead of the upcoming regular season. Fans will get a chance to see early-season form as the squad tests its depth and chemistry in a high-stakes preseason setting. With two familiar opponents on the docket, the focus will be on evaluating key roster contributions and tactical adjustments.

Detroit will conclude its four-game 2026-27 preseason schedule at Little Caesars Arena this week, hosting the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. McLellan ...