


Arvid Soderblom played the previous two games for the Blackhawks (1-1-0), but Mrazek will be between the pipes on Saturday against the Floirda Panthers. The 32-year-old Mrazek has allowed three or more goals in 11 of his last 12 starts (2-9-1), posting a .874 SV%.

Motte just returned from an upper-body injury on Monday, and it's unclear whether he may have reaggravated the injury or if he's simply a healthy scratch for Thursday's game. His absence makes way for the return of Vladimir Tarasenko (illness).

Lyon will make his first start since January 21st when the Red Wings travel to Edmonton on Thursday. Lyon took an unfortunate loss his last time out, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 2-1 overtime loss in Philadelphia. He owns an 8-6-1 record and a .901 SV% on the season. Lyon could have a hard time getting back in the win column on Thursday, as the Red Wings enter action at +225 on the money line.

Compher did not play on Monday due to an upper-body injury but is travelling with the team, indicating he will likely play on the Red Wings' upcoming four-game road trip. The 29-year-old Compher recorded an assist in his most recent outing, snapping a six-game pointless skid. He has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 48 games this season but has only recorded two (1G / 1A) in his last 12.

Tarasenko did not play on Monday due to an illness but was back at practice on Wednesday. Tarasenko is averaging only 14:44 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2012-13. He has 20 points (6G / 14A) in 48 games this season.

Kane has missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury but was back at practice on Wednesday. Before his injury, the 36-year-old Kane has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games after a stretch where he tallied 16 points (6G / 10A) in 10 games.

Tarasenko did not play on Monday due to an illness but was back at practice on Wednesday. Tarasenko is averaging only 14:44 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2012-13. He has 20 points (6G / 14A) in 48 games this season.

An incredible story of perseverance, Shine will be making his NHL debut for his hometown team at 31-years-old after spending the last nine seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings AHL affiliate. He has 11 goals and 21 assists in 40 AHL games this season. Shine will draw in for Vladimir Tarasenko, who is out with an illness.

With Patrick Kane (upper body) sidelined, Tarasenko has seen an increase in deployment, including being on the top powerplay unit, but will be sidelined as well on Monday due to an illness. Tarasenko is averaging only 14:44 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2012-13. He has 20 points (6G / 14A) in 48 games this season.

The Red Wings have outscored their opposition 6-2 in their last two games (2-0-0), with Talbot between the pipes, and will roll with him on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Talbot was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving all 28 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning for his second shutout of the season. The 37-year-old goalie has a 2.90 GAA and .906 SV% in 27 games this season. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Kings club that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Kane has missed the last two games and will not play on Monday as well due to an upper-body injury. Before his injury, the 36-year-old Kane has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games after a stretch where he tallied 16 points (6G / 10A) in 10 games.

Shine is an undrafted 31-year-old that has never played an NHL game. He has spent the previous nine seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 40 games with the club this season.

Motte has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on January 14th but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Motte will replace an injured J.T. Compher (upper body). Motte has four points (2G / 2A) and 35 hits in 27 games this season.

With Patrick Kane (upper body) sidelined, Tarasenko has seen an increase in deployment, including being on the top powerplay unit, but could be sidelined as well on Monday due to an illness. Tarasenko is averaging only 14:44 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2012-13. He has 20 points (6G / 14A) in 48 games this season.

Compher will not play on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Compher recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, snapping a six-game pointless skid. He has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 48 games this season but has only recorded two (1G / 1A) in his last 12.

The Red Wings have outscored their opposition 6-2 in their last two games (2-0-0), with Talbot between the pipes, and will roll with him on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Talbot was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving all 28 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning for his second shutout of the season. The 37-year-old goalie has a 2.90 GAA and .906 SV% in 27 games this season. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Kings club that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).


