Walman ha been a game-time decision the previous two games and will be again on Thursday. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.

Walman was a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday per a coaches decision but will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.

Walman was a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as per a coaching decision. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.

Walman will be a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as per a coaching decision. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.

Walman carries a $3.4 million cap hit for the next two seasons and was traded alongside Tampa Bay's 2024 2nd-round pick from Detroit in what appears to be a cap dump situation. The 28-year-old set the hockey world ablaze with his "Gritty" celebration and had a solid 2023-24 season despite the trade, with 12 goals, 21 points, 108 SOG, 44 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 63 games played.

Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but has battled a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last six games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games. Olli Maatta will exit the lineup on Monday for Walman's return.

Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last four games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.

Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.

Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four games, but is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.

Walman did not play in the Red Wings' last outing but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman has 20 points (11G / 9A), 99 shots, and 141 blocks in 57 games this season.

The team did not announce his return ahead of Friday's game, but Walman is listed as being in the Red Wings lineup per the official roster report on NHL.com. Walman lasted played on January 11th, missing the last three games with the illness. He has nine goals and eight assists in 38 games this season.

Walman was battling an illness that prevented him from practicing on Wednesday but he will be ready to play on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. In his last five games, Walman has four points (1G / 3A) while averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time per night.

Walman is battling an illness that prevented him from practicing on Wednesday. In his last five games, Walman has four points (1G / 3A) while averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time per night.

Walman was unavailable due to an illness in the last two games for the Red Wings but will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Walman has eight points (4G/ 4A), 34 shots on goal, and a +8 plus/minus rating through 18 games this season.