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Talbot led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.

Talbot will likely start his second straight game after serving as the backup in the previous three. Talbot has failed to win a game since December, losing nine straight (0-6-3), posting an ugly .887 SV%. The Kings' only two wins in the last month have been with David Rittich between the pipes. As such, Talbot and the Kings are +123 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche squad riding a two-game winning streak.

Cam Talbot
Talbot is expected to start Friday in Colorado.

Talbot will likely start his second straight game after serving as the backup in the previous three. Talbot has failed to win a game since December, losing nine straight (0-6-3), posting an ugly .887 SV%. The Kings' only two wins in the last month have been with David Rittich between the pipes. As such, Talbot and the Kings are +123 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche squad riding a two-game winning streak.

Cam Talbot
Compher (illness) will play against the Flyers on Thursday.

Compher did not participate in practice on Wednesday due to an illness but is good to go for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Compher recorded a late tally in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars and has three points (2G / 1A) during a three-game point streak.

J.T. Compher
Kane (lower body) has been placed on the Injured Reserve retroactive to January 14th.

Kane has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde suggested that Kane could return before the All-Star break. Kane has been a major contributor in the Red Wings offence, scoring 16 points (7G / 9A) and tallying 63 shots in 19 games.

Patrick Kane
Husso (lower body) has been activated from the Injured Reserve and loaned to Grand Rapids (AHL) for conditioning.

Husso has not played since December 18th, when he suffered a lower-body injury, and, as a result, has been loaned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL for a conditioning stint before returning to the Red Wings. Husso, sporting a 3.53 GAA and .893 SV% through 18 games (9-5-2-), will likely serve as the backup to Alex Lyon upon his return.

Ville Husso
Talbot will start against the Sabres on Wednesday.

Talbot will take the crease for the first time in four games after yielding it to David Rittich for the last week but is expected to start Wednesday vs. Buffalo. The 36-year-old finds himself in the midst of an eight-game losing streak but still holds a respectable 14-11-5 record, 2.43 GAA and .915 SV%. He'll take on the Buffalo Sabres, who are on the back end of a back-to-back and have lost their last two contests.

Cam Talbot
Talbot is expected to start Wednesday vs. Buffalo.

Talbot will take the crease for the first time in four games after yielding it to David Rittich for the last week but is expected to start Wednesday vs. Buffalo. The 36-year-old finds himself in the midst of an eight-game losing streak but still holds a respectable 14-11-5 record, 2.43 GAA and .915 SV%. He'll take on the Buffalo Sabres, who are on the back end of a back-to-back and have lost their last two contests.

Cam Talbot
Lyon will start Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Despite showcasing his worst performance in a Red Wings uniform on Tuesday, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, Lyon will return to the crease on Thursday against his former club, the Philadelphia Flyers. Lyon played well against the Flyers last month, saving 15 of 16 shots (.938 SV%) but exited the contest in the second period due to an injury.

Alex Lyon
Compher (illness) will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Compher did not participate in practice on Wednesday due to an illness and his status is up in the air for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Compher recorded a late tally in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars and has three points (2G / 1A) during a three-game point streak.

J.T. Compher
Kane (lower body) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Kane has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde suggested that Kane could return before the All-Star break. Kane has been a major contributor in the Red Wings offence, scoring 16 points (7G / 9A) and tallying 63 shots in 19 games.

Patrick Kane
Rafferty has been reassigned to the Grand Rapid Griffins (AHL).

Rafferty had two goals, 13 assists, six PIMs and a +2 plus/minus in 35 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) but served as a healthy scratch for the Red Wings on Tuesday. The 28-year-old defenseman last appeared in the NHL in 2020-21 with Vancouver and has an assist in three career NHL games played.

Brogan Rafferty
Rafferty has been recalled from the Grand Rapid Griffins (AHL).

Rafferty had two goals, 13 assists, six PIMs and a +2 plus/minus in 35 games played with Grand Rapids (AHL) and has earned his first call up of the season to Detroit on Tuesday. The 28-year-old defensemen last appeared in the NHL in 2020-21 with Vancouver and has an assist in three career NHL games played.

Brogan Rafferty
Lyon will start Tuesday vs. Dallas.

Lyon was tremendous in his last outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday. Lyon has been the backbone of the Red Wings push for the playoffs, starting 10 of their last 11 games (7-2-1), allowing three or fewer goals in all but one contest, posting a respectable .919 SV%. The Red Wings are +126 home underdogs on Tuesday against a Dallas Stars team that is coming off a disappointing 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders.

Alex Lyon
Lyon was in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

Lyon was tremendous in his last outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday. Lyon has been the backbone of the Red Wings push for the playoffs, starting 10 of their last 11 games (7-2-1), allowing three or fewer goals in all but one contest, posting a respectable .919 SV%. The Red Wings are +126 home underdogs on Tuesday against a Dallas Stars team that is coming off a disappointing 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders.

Alex Lyon
Lyon will start Sunday vs. Tampa Bay.

Lyon allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings' loss in Carolina on Friday. Lyon has been outstanding for the Red Wings' this season, particularly in 2024, where he is 5-1-1 with a .923 SV% since January 2nd. Tonight, he will face a Lightning team that is on a five-game winning streak and has averaged 4.4 goals per game during that stretch.

Alex Lyon