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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Mrazek has only played one of the last eight games while battling an injury but will return to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. In his most recent outing, Mrazek allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-4 loss to the Calgary Flames. He has a 2.94 GAA and .902 SV% in 21 appearances this season (7-12-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +144 road underdogs against a Sabres squad that snapped a 13-game losing skid on Monday.

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 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.

Mrazek has only played one of the last eight games while battling an injury but will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. In his most recent outing, Mrazek allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-4 loss to the Calgary Flames. He has a 2.94 GAA and .902 SV% in 21 appearances this season (7-12-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +144 road underdogs against a Sabres squad that snapped a 13-game losing skid on Monday.

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.

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.

Ben Chiarot (undisclosed) will not play on Monday, allowing Johansson to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Johansson is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 16 games this season.

The Red Wings have been outscored 9-4 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on the final day before the holiday break. The 37-year-old Talbot has a solid 2.78 GAA and .914 SV% in 17 outings (6-7-2) but has lost four straight, posting a .882 SV%. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as -110 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues club that has only scored three goals in their last three games (0-2-1).

Albert Johansson will draw into Detroit's lineup on Monday, replacing Chiarot, who is battling an undisclosed ailment. 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.

The Red Wings have been outscored 9-4 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on the final day before the holiday break. The 37-year-old Talbot has a solid 2.78 GAA and .914 SV% in 17 outings (6-7-2) but has lost four straight, posting a .882 SV%. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as -110 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues club that has only scored three goals in their last three games (0-2-1).