Lagesson will draw back into Detroit's lineup for their penultimate game of the season on Wednesday. Justin Holl will sit in his place.

Sandin-Pellika was Detroit's 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The highly-regarded prospect has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and will make his professional North American debut. The 20-year-old defenseman scored 29 points (12G / 17A) in 46 games with Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) this season.

Brandsegg-Nygard was Detroit's 15th overall draft pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and will make his professional North American debut. He scored 11 points (5G / 6A) in 42 games with Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) this season.

Lagesson will take a seat on Monday after drawing in for Friday's game in Tampa Bay. Jeff Petry will play in his place.

The Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Dallas Stars. Talbot has played well lately, giving the Red Wings a fighting chance, posting a 2.40 GAA and .922 SV% since the beginning of April (2-2-1). The 37-year-old netminder has a 2.88 GAA and .903 SV% in 45 games this season (20-19-4). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +104 home underdogs against a struggling Stars team on a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

The Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will likely turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Dallas Stars. Talbot has played well lately, giving the Red Wings a fighting chance, posting a 2.40 GAA and .922 SV% since the beginning of April (2-2-1). The 37-year-old netminder has a 2.88 GAA and .903 SV% in 45 games this season (20-19-4). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +104 home underdogs against a struggling Stars team on a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

Lagesson will slot into the lineup as the Red Wings opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Jeff Petry will sit in his place.

Watson will slot in for Elmer Soderblom, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Watson has appeared in eight games this season, registering two goals and zero assists.

Soderblom has battled some injuries lately, playing only four games since March 18th, and will miss another contest on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Soderblom is averaging 13:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 26 games this season.

Soderblom has battled some injuries lately, playing only four games since March 18th, and could miss another contest on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Soderblom is averaging 13:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 26 games this season.

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Red Wings likely need a miracle to make the playoffs after their loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, but they will look for a victory on Thursday, likely rolling with Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has been excellent lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .934 SV% in four April games (2-1-1). He has a 2.85 GAA and .904 SV% in 44 appearances this season (20-18-4). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +176 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Talbot was excellent in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday in a crucial game against the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old Talbot has been excellent lately despite a modest 3-1-1 record, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .945 SV% in his last five games.