The upcoming clash between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks is set for 8 p.m. ET. This Central Division matchup will showcase two teams with contrasting seasons. The Red Wings currently hold a record of 17 wins, 12 losses, and 3 overtime losses, whereas the Blackhawks come into this game with a record of 13 wins, 12 losses, and 6 overtime losses.
Red Wings Projected Lineup
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
- Elmer Soderblom — Nate Danielson — Marco Kasper
- James van Riemsdyk — J.T. Compher — Michael Rasmussen
Defensively, the Red Wings will feature:
- Albert Johansson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Erik Gustafsson — Travis Hamonic
The goaltenders for Detroit include Cam Talbot and an unspecified backup. Notably, Jonathan Berggren, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and Simon Edvinsson will be scratched for this game. Mason Appleton is currently sidelined due to a lower body injury.
Blackhawks Projected Lineup
- Oliver Moore — Frank Nazar — Tyler Bertuzzi
- Nick Lardis — Ryan Greene — Andre Burakovsky
- Teuvo Teravainen — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Colton Dach — Ryan Donato — Dominic Toninato
On defense, the Blackhawks are expected to line up with:
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Matt Grzelcyk — Artyom Levshunov
- Wyatt Kaiser — Connor Murphy
Arvid Soderblom and Spencer Knight will serve as the goaltending duo. The Blackhawks made a recent roster move, recalling Nick Lardis from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. He is anticipated to make his NHL debut. However, they will be without Connor Bedard, who is out due to an upper body injury sustained in their last game against the St. Louis Blues.
Status Report
The Blackhawks did not conduct a morning skate following their previous loss, which ended 3-2. Coach Jeff Blashill mentioned that Bedard will undergo further evaluation, and updates will be available in the upcoming days.
Fans can expect an exciting matchup as these two teams battle for crucial points in the division standings.
