Dylan Larkin said after the morning skate that he is hopeful of receiving medical clearance to play tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
“He’s looked good in practice,” Detroit coach Todd McLellan said. “With that being said, practice and games are way different at this time of the year. The physicality in practice isn’t as high as it is or was in November. You’re trying to conserve energy. But he’s found ways to physically be involved.”
The Red Wings will meet an Ottawa Senators playing the second game of back-to-back games. Ottawa has an injury-riddled defense.
Ottawa lost Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thompson to injuries in a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers Monday, leaving the team with only four healthy defensemen. They were already without Jake Sanderson, former Detroit defenseman Nick Jensen and Dennis Gilbert.
Ottawa Citizen’s Bruce Garrioch reported they have made two call-ups from the AHL.
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SHL suspends Detroit prospect Anton Johansson for two games. If Leksands loses Game 4 of its relegation series today, Johansson will be free to join the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Red Wings will probably need seven wins in their last 12 games to qualify for the NHL playoffs.
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Detroit is 23-5-2 this season when scoring first, and 10-3-1 when doing so at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings are 8-3-2 this season when tied after 40 minutes, and 3-2-1 when doing so on home ice
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Boston: Bruins top prospect James Hagen has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Providence Bruins. Boston Bruins.
Florida: Matthew Tkachuk was able to show off his Olympic gold medal to Tiger Woods recently. Florida Panthers.
San Jose: The Sharks are finally becoming healthy again, but Sheng Peng wonders if it is too late. San Jose is five points behind Nashville. San Jose Sharks.