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The Detroit Red Wings (8-4) are set to engage in the fourth act of a thrilling five-game road trip tonight, facing off against the San Jose Sharks (4-6-2). With a record of 2-1 on this journey, the Red Wings have shown resilience. The dynamic Alex DeBrincat has ignited the ice with a goal in each of his previous four games. Meanwhile, Jonatan Berggren's performance took a hit as he ended up at minus-3 during the 5-2 setback against the Anaheim Ducks. Marco Kasper slow start was underplayed for a while because Emmitt Finnie started hot. However, as Finnie's form dips, the Red Wings are optimistic that Kasper will rediscover the prowess he displayed in the latter half of last season. Patrick Kane remains sidelined, having missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed upper body injury. The Red Wings emerge from a controversial defeat against the Ducks last Friday and now turn their focus to completing the third leg of their California expedition against a youthful and spirited Sharks squad led by emerging star Macklin Celebrini. As Detroit gears up for Sunday’s clash, they aim to build on a momentum shift marked by three victories in their last four encounters. Meanwhile, San Jose enters the match riding a confidence-boosting two-game winning streak. Celebrini has been a driving force behind the Sharks’ offense, tallying seven goals and 11 assists, amassing a total of 18 points over 12 games, putting him among the league's elite scorers alongside the likes of Mark Scheifele, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jack Eichel. The Red Wings plan to counter with their own offensive powerhouse, DeBrincat, who is on fire after an initial slow start, entering the game with a four-game goal streak and accumulating seven points in that timeframe. This season, the Sharks aim to elevate their status following a previous campaign filled with excitement, even in the face of a challenging record. They have bolstered their roster with promising additions, including former 54-point player Philipp Kurashev from the Chicago Blackhawks and 2025 second overall pick Michael Misa, alongside veteran defenders John Klingberg and Dmitry Orlov. The Sharks, armed with a 4-6-2 record, showcase a revamped lineup striving to rise from the depths of last place. Meanwhile, the Red Wings are intent on overcoming their near-decade long playoff drought; their current 8-4-0 record places them not only in playoff contention but also in second place within the Atlantic Division. Recent rookie additions, including Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin-Pellikka, combined with the free-agent signings of Mason Appleton and James van Riemsdyk, have transformed the identity of the Red Wings. Team leaders Dylan Larkin and DeBrincat appear revitalized, thriving on the energy of the newly constructed roster and executing some of the finest hockey of their careers. Finding steady production from second-line center Marco Kasper remains a priority for Detroit. Following a breakout performance with two goals against the LA Kings in a thrilling 4–3 victory, he has otherwise managed only three goals and no assists, totaling just three points in 12 games this season. This inconsistency is surprising given his substantial ice time alongside elite linemates like DeBrincat and earlier in the season, the experienced winger Patrick Kane. After finishing the last season strongly with 14 points in 18 games, many speculated Kasper was poised for a major breakthrough. The Red Wings are hopeful that his recent two-goal performance will ignite the momentum needed for their upcoming showdown with the Sharks, who have shown signs of progress yet remain tied with the St. Louis Blues for the worst defensive record in the league, conceding an average of 4.17 goals per game to kick off the season. Though the Red Wings have not confirmed their starting goaltender, Cam Talbot is widely expected to take the net. Currently, Detroit's goaltending ranks 26th in the league with a team save percentage of .886. According to Moneypuck.com, the Red Wings own a 42.6% probability of qualifying for the playoffs. While Patrick Kane is nearing a return, the team remains tight-lipped about the exact timing of his comeback.

Tonight Detroit embarks on 5 Game Western road trip, which will take them from St. Louis, through California, and end in Vegas! Emmitt Finnie currently ranks tied for second among NHL rookie scorers with an impressive eight points in nine games. Elmer Soderblom remains a healthy scratch once more. He’s played four games and has yet to score any points, resulting in a minus-3. Alex DeBrincat has amassed 34 shots on goal, which is more than twice as many as everyone on the Detroit roster except for Dylan Larkin and Moritz Seider. Patrick Kane has been sidelined for the last four games due to an undisclosed upper body injury. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard was sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday. The Red Wings (6-3) boast the NHL’s 10th-best record and are looking to bounce back from an ugly two-game road trip… John Gibson is expected to start in net tonight against the Blues… Todd McLellan stated that he’s leaning toward playing Cam Talbot against Los Angeles while considering bringing back Gibson to face his former team, Anaheim. However, that plan is not set in stone. Injury update: Patrick Kane isn’t with the team right now, but he’s skating and is anticipated to rejoin the team on this trip. After Saturday's HUGE letdown to Detroit and another embarassing loss to Pittsburgh yesterday, giving up 12 goals in two games, The Blues hope the home cooking at Enterprise Center can turn thier fortunes around! NOTE: The projected lineup shows Soderblom, but I do belive they are going with 11 and 7 again. So put Hamonic in on D.

Dylan Larkin continues on an impressive journey with an eight-game points streak (6-7–12) to ignite the season. Meanwhile, Marco Kasper struggles, sitting at minus-4 with no points during the road losses to Buffalo and the New York Islanders. Currently, he stands at minus-6, having registered only one goal this season. The Red Wings’ defensive corps, after a promising start, crumbled, conceding 11 goals in just two road defeats. The defensemen faced significant challenges sorting out their coverages in both matches. Patrick Kane has been sidelined for the last three games due to an undisclosed upper body injury. Although he is back on the ice, he will not take the ice tonight. As the Red Wings return from a disheartening two-game road trip, John Gibson is set to guard the net against the Blues in the first of an exciting Home and Home series. Larkin has now become the eighth active player to achieve at least two season-opening points streaks stretching seven or more games. Furthermore, the Red Wings proudly hold the fourth spot in the NHL with an impressive 90.4% penalty killing efficiency, while their power play has unfortunately slipped to 19th at 90%.

It's lotion, I know... Where: Little Caesars Arena When: 3 p.m. TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network/97.1 FM Odds: Edmonton (-1.5, +175), Detroit (+1.5,-225) ESPNBet Today, John Gibson will take the ice once more as the starting goalie after a remarkable performance that saw him make 32 saves to lead his team to a narrow 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a thrilling overtime showdown last Friday. However, the Detroit Red Wings’ power play has struggled significantly during the absence of Lucas Raymond, who has missed two games. With a dismal record of 0-for-4 in those outings, Detroit has unfortunately fallen out of the league’s top 10 power plays. In today’s game, Patrick Kane (upper body) will be absent, and Lucas Raymond’s participation will hinge on how he feels this morning. Kane sustained his injury during the victory against the Lightning. Should Raymond return to rejoin Dylan Larkin on the top line, it’s possible that Mason Appleton could step into Kane’s position on the second line. In a striking moment, Captain Dylan Larkin scored an overtime goal, marking the 10th of his remarkable Detroit career. This achievement propels him past Steve Yzerman (9) and Brendan Shanahan (9), securing his place in franchise history behind Sergei Fedorov (12). Larkin now stands as the 14th American skater in NHL history to achieve at least 10 overtime goals, with Max Pacioretty holding the all-time record at 16. Larkin also recorded an assist, making this his second-consecutive multi-point game. In another milestone, Axel Sandin-Pellikka (20 years, 220 days) etched his name into the record books as the third-youngest defenseman for the Red Wings to score his first NHL goal in the past 35 years, following the impressive Simon Edvinsson (20 years, 46 days on March 23, 2023) and Moritz Seider (20 years, 214 days on Nov. 6, 2021). (These projected lines I clipped is showing Kane, but it was a typo, obvioulsy DeBrincat is in that spot. Kane is OUT)

Cougars, get it? Where: Little Caesars Arena When: 7 p.m. TV/Radio: TNT, HBO Max/97.1 FM Odds: Florida (-1.5, +175), Detroit (+1.5,-225) ESPNBet The exciting showdown between the Panthers and Red Wings is set to unfold tonight, as both teams surge forward with remarkable momentum. Detroit, currently standing at 2-1, has just celebrated back-to-back victories over the Maple Leafs, led by the dazzling performances of Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, each with 4 points to their names, establishing themselves as early-season heroes. In net, Goalie Cam Talbot has demonstrated his skill with an impressive 38-save victory on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As he kicks off the 2025-26 season, Talbot boasts a perfect record of 2-0, with a 2.11 GAA and a stellar .925 save percentage. Captain Dylan Larkin has also made his mark, netting two goals and one assist in his first three games, while maintaining a plus-3 rating and winning 58% of his faceoffs. Averaging 19:38 minutes of ice time per game, Larkin’s presence is invaluable, particularly after taking two penalties during a tightly contested win against the Maple Leafs—the Red Wings count on him in critical moments. In a troubling turn of events, Lucas Raymond suffered an upper-body injury on Monday during Detroit’s 3-2 triumph over the Maple Leafs. His status is currently day-to-day, following a collision with Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, which saw him crash shoulder-first into the boards. The thrilling victory came thanks to former Michigan State forward Mason Appleton, who clinched the game-winning goal with less than a minute left in regulation. Despite having struggled with the NHL's worst penalty kill last season, the Red Wings have shown promise, currently ranking 13th with an efficiency rate of 85.7%. Their power play shines at eighth in the league, operating at 25% effectiveness. Rookies Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Emmitt Finnie lead the team in physicality, registering nine and eight hits, respectively. In his long-awaited debut with the Red Wings, offseason free agent signee James van Riemsdyk made an instant impact, playing 10:09 in his first game and scoring on his very first shot. Positioned on the fourth line, van Riemsdyk could potentially secure a spot in the top six if Raymond's absence extends for any significant duration. The stage is set for an exhilarating matchup as both the Panthers and Red Wings prepare to clash on the ice. Detroit Projected Lines Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Mason Appleton Patrick Kane — Marco Kasper — Alex DeBrincat Andrew Copp — J.T. Compher — Michael Brandsegg-Nygard James van Riemsdyk — Michael Rasmussen — Elmer Soderblom Defense Pairings Ben Chiarot — Moritz Seider Simon Edvinsson — Axel Sandin-Pellikka Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker Goalie Cam Talbot (John Gibson is backup)

Did not see this posted yet feel free to delete if I missed it. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/red-wings-put-johan-franzen-long-term-injury-221434926--nhl.html http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2015/11/19/update-red-wings-put-franzen-concussion-symptoms-on-ltir/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs *Can you please change topic to LTIR*

Wonder who's taking his spot on the top line. I bet he hurt his hand in that fight he got into. http://kuklaskorner.com/a2y/comments/post-morning-skate-talk-including-anthony-mantha-injury-update

Looks like they better get some players up here! Miller, Glendening, AA, Mantha added to injured list! Player Date of Injury Injury Type Injury Note Andreas Athanasiou 2017-04-06 Undisclosed Athanasiou is not expected to play against the Canadiens on Saturday due to an unspecified injury. Jonathan Ericsson 2017-02-09 Wrist Ericsson is on injured reserve with a broken wrist and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Johan Franzen 2016-10-12 Concussion Franzen is on the long-term injured reserve with a concussion and is expected to miss the entire 2016-2017 season. Luke Glendening 2017-03-27 Ankle Glendening fractured his ankle and will miss the rest of the season as a result. Anthony Mantha 2017-03-30 Finger Mantha suffered a fractured finger and is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Drew Miller 2017-04-03 Illness Miller has sat out the previous two games due to an illness and it is unknown if he will play Saturday against the Canadiens. Ryan Sproul 2017-03-06 Knee Sproul has landed on the injured reserve list and is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a partially torn ACL in his left knee. Joe Vitale 2016-10-11 Concussion Vitale has been placed on injured reserve due to concussion-like symptoms.

GLENDENING OUT: Luke Glendening is done for the season. Glendening suffered a fractured ankle/foot in Monday night's game in Carolina and is now wearing a boot. "Very disappointed," Blashill said. "He's a heart and soul guy, somebody that gives you everything he's got. He's had three years in a row that, going into the offseason, even though he was able to finish the year, he's had issues. That's not easy on your training. It's got to be disappointing for sure." Glendening, 27, finishes with three goals and 11 assists in 74 games. No decision has been made yet on whether Glendening will require surgery.

@DetroitRedWings: Coach Blashill said Jonathan Ericsson fractured his wrist. No timetable for his return. #RedWings Wings twitter just tweeted it. Best thing tonight!

Injured after being toppled over by Jensen and Condra. Doctors want to see how Howard responds with a few days rest. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/12/21/detroit-red-wings-goalie-jimmy-howard/95705684/ Poor Jimmy. Guy can't catch a break. Team doesn't score when he's in net then repeatedly gets injured.

Based on the information from slovak hockey portal Jurco will probably miss begining of the season due to back injury. http://www.hokejportal.net/?q=clanok/jurco-po-operacii-chrbta-uvod-sezony-v-ohrozeni/65483

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/11/25/detroit-red-wings-jimmy-howard-groin-injury/94448202/ Is this a repeat from years past? Where Jimmy played like stud early in the season, got injured and looked shaky and nervous when back.

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2016/11/red_wings_brendan_smith_out_ab.html#incart_most-commented_redwings_article Looks as if Smitty will be out for about a month. Little Bert is still being evaluated. Left the stadium on crutches in a boot. Marchenko still at least a week away.

Thank God?

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/11/16/darren-helm-injury-red-wings/93961354/ Helm will miss a minimum of six weeks after suffering a dislocated shoulder.

AA out 1-2 weeks after last night's hit by Tryamkin. per Ansar Khan and WIIM http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/11/11/13598802/red-wings-injury-update-andreas-athanasiou-out-one-to-two-weeks-with-knee-sprain The Red Wings have recalled Anthony Mantha from the Griffins.

https://twitter.com/AnsarKhanMLive/status/750359613095182336 Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive #RedWings Teemu Pulkkinen had shoulder surgery in Finland in early June, expected recovery time 4-6 months. He is a restricted free agent. Retweets 35 Likes 18 9:04 AM - 5 Jul 2016

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 2m2 minutes ago Knee scope for Niklas Kronwall, out 2-4 weeks per Jeff Blashill. #RedWings Dana Wakiji ‏@Dwakiji 2m2 minutes ago #RedWings Kronwall had knee scoped, out 2-4 weeks. Used All-Star break as part of plan.

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2016/01/detroit_red_wings_forward_drew.html

Canadiens Montréal ✔@CanadiensMTL Medical update: Carey Price will be out for a minimum of six weeks (lower body injury) – will not require surgery. 10:38 AM - 30 Nov 2015 740740 Retweets 519519 likes Good thing Montreal got off to such a hot start.

Britt McHenry ✔@BrittMcHenry #Sharks Logan Couture has a broken leg (fibula). Will have surgery on Saturday. #NHL 9:26 AM - 16 Oct 2015 Big loss for the Sharks.

Odd circumstances surrounding this whole deal: Habs GM Bergevin says accident shows "lack of character BrianWilde @BWildeCTV Bergevin says "it is disappointing to say the least" in relation to Kassian. 12:03 PM - 5 Oct 2015 BrianWilde @BWildeCTV Bergevin says Kassian fractured his left foot. #habs 12:01 PM - 5 Oct 2015

The Wheel Deal ‏@Bill_Roose 7m7 minutes ago Datsyuk's ankle surgery was to repair ruptured tendons from a blocked shot late in the #RedWings season. He returned from Russia last week. It's said he will be in a cast for 4-6 weeks.

Didn't see a post on this ... didn't know he was injured. When? That's one way to get him off the ice. From Yahoo NHL: DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings have put forward Johan Franzen on injured reserve because of an upper-body issue. Detroit recalled forward Teemu Pulkkinen from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on Thursday. The 35-year-old Franzen has seven goals and 15 assists in 33 games this season. He did not play Wednesday night in Detroit's victory at Calgary. The 23-year-old Pulkkinen leads the AHL with 20 goals in 33 games. His current eight-game goals streak for Grand Rapids tied the franchise record. He played three games for the Red Wings last season. Detroit plays at Washington on Saturday night.