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Forwards Patrick Eaves and Fabian Brunnstrom are healthy scratches for Detroit.

Eaves is replaced by Tomas Holmstrom in the lineup as coach Mike Babcock continues to alternate his bottom line. Last season the winger scored 13 goals and 20 points over 63 games of mostly fourth line duty. Coach Mike Babcock likes his offensive upside so, if healthy, expect a similar amount of goals.

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Brunnstrom and Eaves put for Detroit tonight.

Eaves figures to rotate into the bottom two lines as the season progresses. Last season the winger scored 13 goals and 20 points over 63 games of mostly fourth line duty. Coach Mike Babcock likes his offensive upside so, if healthy, expect a similar amount of goals.

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Babcock said right wing Patrick Eaves has a sore foot after blocking a shot in the first period and is day to day.

Doesn't sound too serious but he could be held out of a game or two. Last season the winger scored 13 goals and 20 points over 63 games of mostly fourth line duty. Coach Mike Babcock likes his offensive upside so, if healthy, expect a similar amount of goals.

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DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves will not return to today's game due to a lower-body injury sustained in the first period.

No word on the extent of his injury. Last season the winger scored 13 goals and 20 points over 63 games of mostly fourth line duty. Coach Mike Babcock likes his offensive upside so, if healthy, expect a similar amount of goals.

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Babcock believes Eaves has untapped offensive potential after scoring 25 goals over two seasons while in a checking role.

Eaves scored a few goals when the Red Wings were down with injuries last season. If he stays on Datsyuk's line, expect around 20 goals -- a total Eaves has not hit since his rookie season.

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