Travis Hamonic (lower-body) is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks.
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Detroit Red Wings News
Johansson will draw into the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
Appleton (lower-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to December 28th.
Appleton was given a week-to-week injury timeline by Jets' head coach Scott Arniel on Monday. The 28-year-old Appleton is averaging 14:46 time-on-ice and has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 37 games this season.
Lagesson has been recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
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.
Goalie Start
Gibson will start in Winnipeg on Thursday.
The Ducks are riding a two-game winning streak, with an impressive win against Edmonton and New Jersey, and will turn to Gibson between the pipes on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Gibson has a serviceable 2.93 GAA and .906 SV% in 12 appearances this season (5-5-1) but has struggled lately, posting a 1-5-0 record in his last seven appearances and posting a .895 SV%. The Ducks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +230 home underdogs against the Jets.
Goalie Start
Gibson is expected to start in Winnipeg on Thursday.
The Ducks are riding a two-game winning streak, with an impressive win against Edmonton and New Jersey, and will likely turn to Gibson between the pipes on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Gibson has a serviceable 2.93 GAA and .906 SV% in 12 appearances this season (5-5-1) but has struggled lately, posting a 1-5-0 record in his last seven appearances and posting a .895 SV%. The Ducks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +230 home underdogs against the Jets.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start Thursday in Columbus.
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).
Detroit has signed Ondrej Becher to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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.
Appleton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Appleton missed Monday's game vs. the Predators, and head coach Scott Arniel called him week-to-week post-game. Alex Iafallo moved up to play with Adam Lowry and Nino Niederreiter in Appleton's absence.
Appleton (undisclosed) will not play against the Predators on Monday.
Appleton was a surprise scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. David Gustafsson will take his place in the lineup while Alex Iafallo will move up to take Appleton's usual place on Winnipeg's third line.
Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch in Vegas on Sunday.
Gibson (illness) is not available for Saturday's game vs. the Flyers.
Chiarot (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Maple Leafs on Friday.
Chiarot missed his first game of the season on Monday but could draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Chiarot is averaging 21:02 time-on-ice, recording 70 blocks, 49 hits, and five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games.
Edvinsson (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Maple Leafs on Friday.
Edvinsson has not played the last two games for the Red Wings but will draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 21-year-old defenseman has primarily played on the Red Wings' top defensive unit alongside Moritz Seider, scoring 13 points (3G / 10A) in 30 games.
Gibson missed practice on Friday due to illness.
Gibson is battling an illness and was not at practice on Friday. Lukas Dostal will likely be between the pipes if Gibson misses any time. The Ducks return to the ice on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Edvinsson (upper-body) has been activated from IR.
Edvinsson has not played the last two games for the Red Wings but could draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 21-year-old defenseman has primarily played on the Red Wings' top defensive unit alongside Moritz Seider, scoring 13 points (3G / 10A) in 30 games.
Edvinsson (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. Toronto.
Edvinsson has not played the last two games for the Red Wings but could draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 21-year-old defenseman has primarily played on the Red Wings' top defensive unit alongside Moritz Seider, scoring 13 points (3G / 10A) in 30 games.
Chiarot (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Toronto on Friday.
Chiarot missed his first game of the season on Monday but could draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Chiarot is averaging 21:02 time-on-ice, recording 70 blocks, 49 hits, and five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games.
Goalie Start
Talbot will start vs. Toronto on Friday.
In their first game with new head coach Todd McLellan, the Red Wings will turn to Talbot between the pipes. The 37-year-old Talbot allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-0 loss over the St. Louis Blues. He has a 2.79 GAA and .912 SV% in 18 games this season (6-8-2). The Red Wings enter Friday's contest as +132 home underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club they defeated 4-2 on December 14th.
Goalie Start
Talbot is in the starter's crease at Detroit's morning skate.
In their first game with new head coach Todd McLellan, the Red Wings will likely turn to Talbot between the pipes. The 37-year-old Talbot allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-0 loss over the St. Louis Blues. He has a 2.79 GAA and .912 SV% in 18 games this season (6-8-2). The Red Wings enter Friday's contest as +132 home underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club they defeated 4-2 on December 14th.
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