Mrazek was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) for his first victory in over a month, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. The 32-year-old Mrazek has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.13 GAA and .897 SV% in 24 appearances (8-14-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +161 road underdogs against the team that drafted Mrazek 141st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings, who are riding a season-best five-game winning streak.

Smith returned from a multi-game absence due to an injury two weeks ago and will return to the sidelines due to a back tweak. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 30 games this season.

Alex Lyon (upper body) remains sidelined, leaving the Red Wings' crease to Talbot on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 37-year-old Talbot has a 3.03 GAA and .903 SV% in 21 games this season (8-9-2). The Red Wings, riding a five-game winning streak have a favorable matchup against a Blackhawks club coming off an impressive 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Lyon appeared to suffer an upper-body injury at some point during the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to join his teammates for the start of the second. He could return to practice as soon as Friday.

The struggling Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Mrazek has allowed four or more goals in four straight (0-4-0), including giving up six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. After starting the season with an impressive .912 SV% in 16 games (7-8-1), Mrazek has fallen off significantly, posting an ugly .834 SV% in seven games since (0-6-0). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +203 home underdogs against an Avalanche club that is 8-1-1 in their last 10.

Lyon appeared to suffer the injury at some point during the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to join his teammates for the start of the second. We should get an update on his status ahead of Detroit's game against the Blackhawks on Friday.

The Red Wings are riding a four-game winning streak, three with Lyon between the pipes, and will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Lyon was solid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in an impressive 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. That said, the 32-year-old Lyon has battled adversity this season, posting a 2.78 GAA and .899 SV% in 15 appearances (8-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Senators squad outscored 8-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

The Red Wings are riding a four-game winning streak, three with Lyon between the pipes, and will likely turn to him again on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. Lyon was solid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in an impressive 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. That said, the 32-year-old Lyon has battled adversity this season, posting a 2.78 GAA and .899 SV% in 15 appearances (8-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Senators squad outscored 8-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Petry exited last Thursday's 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period after recording 17:17 time-on-ice and has not played since. The 37-year-old Petry is averaging 19:11 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 34 games this season.

Jeff Petry suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in the Red Wings recalled Lagesson from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). The 28-year-old Lagesson has nine points (3G / 6A) in 23 games with Grand Rapids this season.

Petry exited Thursday's 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period after recording 17:17 time-on-ice. The 37-year-old Petry is averaging 19:11 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 34 games this season. William Lagesson was recalled from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) in a corresponding move.

The Red Wings have won two straight, both with Alex Lyon in net, but will turn to Talbot on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran Talbot has not recorded a victory since November 27th, going 0-5-0 in that stretch and posting an ugly .861 SV%. He has a 2.98 GAA and .906 SV% in 19 appearances this season (6-9-2). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as +105 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets squad with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).

After losing four straight, being outscored 18-6, the Red Wings responded with an impressive 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals in their most recent outing. Lyon was excellent in the win over the Capitals, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%). The 32-year-old netminder has a 2.91 GAA and .897 SV% in 13 appearances this season (6-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -123 home favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club they defeated 3-2 on November 13th.

Becher was a third-round pick, 80th overall, of the Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old Czech forward has three points (1G / 2A) in 19 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) this season.

After losing four straight, being outscored 18-6, the Red Wings responded with an impressive 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals in their most recent outing. Lyon was excellent in the win over the Capitals, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%). The 32-year-old netminder has a 2.91 GAA and .897 SV% in 13 appearances this season (6-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -123 home favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club they defeated 3-2 on November 13th.

Smith has been out of the lineup since suffering an injury in the third period of Chicago's December 12th game against the New york Islanders. The 35-year-old Smith has 10 points (6G / 4A) in 26 games while averaging 11:47 time-on-ice.

The Blackhawks have struggled lately, being outscored 21-10 during a four-game losing skid, and will hope to change their fortunes with Mrazek between the pipes in the Winter Classic on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. After starting the season with a solid .912 SV% in his first 16 games (7-8-1), Mrazek has fallen off significantly, posting a lousy .844 SV% in his last six appearances (0-5-0). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Blues club coming off a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.