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Derek Lalonde explains puzzling healthy scratch for Detroit Red Wings

Derek Lalonde explains why he's scratched one of the better Detroit Red Wings goal scorers yet again in such an important game.

Detroit Tigers Opening Day Starting Lineup Revealed

The 2024 Detroit Tigers Opening Day Starting Lineup has been revealed!

Oakland’s Jack Gohlke and Greg Kampe are going to the Final Four!

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Red Wings could finally get good news on the injury front

When the Detroit Red Wings started the season, their blue line was decimated with injuries to key veterans. Now that most of them are healthy, they’re seeing the same on their forward lines. But Detroit is expected to get a key forward back in Frans Nielsen in time to play against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Red Wings got some momentum over their last five games, going 3-2 in that span. That includes a three-game win streak that was snapped by their most recent loss to the Edmonton Oilers, a close 4-3 decision. But with a +4 goal differential in that same span of five games, the Red Wings have played with much more poise than their season record might tell. Adding to their difficulties was the loss of Nielsen after their 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Though they’ve gone 2-1 in their time without him, getting Nielsen back as another potential scoring threat will help nonetheless.

If Nielsen makes it back into the fold as expected, that would allow Detroit to run with a roster of 12 forwards and six defensemen again. They still have Jonathan Ericsson (undisclosed injury) on the shelf, who the Red Wings are surprisingly 4-2 with in the lineup. They’re additionally still without Andreas Athanasiou (knee), who’s at day-to-day status at this point and expected to start practicing with the team mid-week. He could be available in the lineup as early as Friday.

The Red Wings square off tonight against the Canucks (9-6-0), at Little Caesars Arena. (7:30pm ET)

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Nathan Webb
Nathan Webb
Bleeding whiskey and maple syrup, Nathan is an avid Red Wings fan who fills his lack of interest for other sports with even more hockey. Born and raised in Warren, MI, he's been in the thick of Red Wings culture since day one, and views the game from an analytical and objective standpoint. (@TheSarcastrophe)

Derek Lalonde explains puzzling healthy scratch for Detroit Red Wings

Derek Lalonde explains why he's scratched one of the better Detroit Red Wings goal scorers yet again in such an important game.

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The 2024 Detroit Tigers Opening Day Starting Lineup has been revealed!

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