RED WINGS (17-12-3) at BLACKHAWKS (13-12-6)
The Detroit Red Wings are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Fans are eager to see how both teams will line up for tonight’s game, with key players expected to make an impact.
8 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, CHSN
Red Wings projected lineup
Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
Elmer Soderblom — Nate Danielson — Marco Kasper
James van Riemsdyk — J.T. Compher — Michael Rasmussen
Albert Johansson — Moritz Seider
Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Erik Gustafsson — Travis Hamonic
John Gibson
Cam Talbot
Scratched: Jonathan Berggren, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Simon Edvinsson
Injured: Mason Appleton (lower body)
Blackhawks projected lineup
Oliver Moore — Frank Nazar — Tyler Bertuzzi
Nick Lardis — Ryan Greene — Andre Burakovsky
Teuvo Teravainen — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
Colton Dach — Ryan Donato — Dominic Toninato
Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
Matt Grzelcyk — Artyom Levshunov
Wyatt Kaiser — Connor Murphy
Arvid Soderblom
Spencer Knight
Scratched: Sam Lafferty
Injured: Connor Bedard (upper body), Nick Foligno (hand)
Status report
The Blackhawks did not hold a morning skate following a 3-2 loss at the St. Louis Blues on Friday. … Bedard, a forward, sustained an upper-body injury late in the game and will not play. “He’s undergoing further evaluation, so we’ll know more in the next couple of days,” Chicago coach Jeff Blashill said. Lardis, a forward, was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Saturday, and is expected to make his NHL debut.
Game Preview
Both teams have a history of competitive matchups, making this game a must-watch for fans. The Red Wings’ depth and defensive play will be tested by Chicago’s offensive speed. Special teams and goaltending will likely play a crucial role in determining the winner.
Tip for Viewers: Keep an eye on the starting lineups as coaches may announce late changes based on player fitness and strategy
