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Alex DeBrincat • RW • Red Wings

Alex DeBrincat Tallies Two Points On Monday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat tallied two points during their 5-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. DeBrincat would tally his first point of the evening with the primary assist on Marco Kasper's 14th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the third period, DeBrincat found the back of the net with the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Over his last six contests, DeBrincat has been quite productive on the scoresheet, tallying four goals with four helpers. During this stretch, he tallied 17 shots on goal and held a +5 rating. Before this recent surge, DeBrincat was riding a four-game scoreless streak. Through 70 games this season, DeBrincat has found the back of the net 33 times and added 28 helpers.

15 hours ago

Petr Mrazek • G • Red Wings

Petr Mrazek Exits On Monday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's contest against the Utah Hockey Club. Mrazek suffered this injury during the second minute of the opening frame. He only stopped one shot before being replaced by Alex Lyon. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Red Wings will play in the second half of their back-to-back on Tuesday evening in Colorado. However, given the potential extent of the injury, Lyon or Cam Talbot will likely get the starting nod. Before Monday, Mrazek held a 2-2 record with a modest .901 save percentage and a 2.51 GAA over his last four contests. Through 38 games this season, the 33-year-old has posted a 12-21-2 record with an underwhelming 3.35 GAA and a .891 save percentage.

16 hours ago

Erik Gustafsson • D • Red Wings

Erik Gustafsson Facing Long-Term Absence

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) will face an extended absence, according to the team. Gustafsson was not practicing on Thursday after suffering this injury during Tuesday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but he currently carries an unknown timetable. The Red Wings also promoted Brogan Rafferty from Grand Rapids to operate as a depth defenseman. Over his previous 12 games, Gustafsson has tallied five points (all helpers) with 14 shots on goal, eight hits, and nine blocked shots. Through 60 games this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net twice and added 16 helpers with a -19 rating. While he remains out, fantasy managers should expect either Rafferty or William Lagesson to enter the starting lineup.

4 days ago

Jeff Petry • D • Red Wings

Jeff Petry Traveling With The Team

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. However, Petry is not expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Golden Knights but could return on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since the first week of January. Through 34 games this season, Petry has found the back of the net just once and added five helpers. During this stretch, Petry has held a -7 rating with 39 hits and 56 blocked shots. When Petry does return, fantasy managers should expect him to return to the bottom defensive pairing alongside Justin Holl. He will only carry value in deeper formats that reward hits and blocked shots.

5 days ago

Erik Gustafsson • D • Red Wings

Erik Gustafsson Does Not Practice On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) was not able to practice on Thursday. Gustafsson suffered this injury during their contest on Tuesday evening and could be in danger of missing their next game on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may need to miss time. Over his previous six contests, Gustafsson has tallied just one point (a helper) with four hits and four blocked shots. Through 60 games this season, Gustafsson has found the back of the net twice and added 16 helpers. Gustafsson has been effective on the power play, tallying eight of his helpers on the man advantage. In addition, Gustafsson added 28 hits with 44 blocked shots. If he were to miss Saturday's game, William Lagesson could enter the starting lineup.

5 days ago

Patrick Kane • RW • Red Wings

Patrick Kane Leads The Way Over Buffalo

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane tallied five points in their 7-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday evening. Kane was busy in the opening frame as he dished out two helpers (one primary) before finding the back of the net on the power-play. Later in the third period, Kane scored his second goal in the contest, once again on the power-play, and added another secondary assist. He held a +3 rating in this contest with five total shots and on block. Over his last 10 contests entering Wednesday, the 26-year-old has been productive tallying 10 points (four goals) over this span, with six of them coming on the man advantage. Kane remains a solid pick in DFS on Friday evening given his recent surge despite facing a tough Carolina defense.

Mar 13

Petr Mrazek • G • Red Wings

Petr Mrazek Starting On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek is expected to get the starting nod on Wednesday evening when the Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres. Mrazek was traded to the Red Wings from the Chicago Blackhawks prior to the Trade Deadline. Mrazek began his NHL career in Detroit and will look to lead them to a playoff birth. Earlier this season, Mrazek has held a modest 10-19-2 record with the Blackhawks. Across 33 games, he has held a modest 3.46 GAA with a .890 save percentage. This is a slight decline compared to the 18-31-4 record and the 3.04 GAA and .907 save percentage he posted during the 2023 campaign. Fantasy managers should expect Mrazek to split time in the crease alongside Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot. He is a viable play in DFS this evening facing the Sabres who are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Mar 12

Michael Rasmussen • C • Red Wings

Michael Rasmussen Cleared To Return On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Michael Rasmussen (head) is cleared to return to the starting lineup on Thursday when the Red Wings face the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old has been sidelined for their previous four contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect Rasmussen to return to his role in the bottom-six of the Detroit offense. Before his injury, the 25-year-old tallied three points (all helpers) over his last nine contests. During this stretch, Rasmussen tallied 20 shots on goal with 11 hits and five blocked shots. Through 56 total contests, Rasmussen has scored nine goals and added seven helpers with 96 hits and 38 blocked shots. Given his lack of consistent offensive production and low ice time, he carries high-risk in DFS formats on Thursday evening.

Mar 5

Andrew Copp • C • Red Wings

Andrew Copp Out For The Season

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (upper body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left pectoral tendon. He was injured in Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Copp's recovery is expected to take 4-6 months. The 30-year-old finishes the 2024-25 campaign with 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists) in 56 outings. Detroit has placed Copp on Injured Reserve and recalled Sheldon Dries from the AHL in a corresponding move. Dries, who last saw NHL action in 2022-23, is projected to enter the lineup on the fourth line Tuesday night for a rematch against Minnesota.

Feb 25

Andrew Copp • C • Red Wings

Andrew Copp Placed On Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) was placed on the injured reserve on Monday. In a corresponding move, the Red Wings promoted forward Sheldon Dries from the AHL. Copp was unable to play on Sunday and will now miss at least the next two contests. However, the 30-year-old could face an extended absence. Before the injury, Copp tallied three helpers over his previous four contests, including one on the power-play. Across 56 total games this season, Copp has scored 10 goals and added 13 helpers. He has tallied 35 blocked shots and added 68 shots on goal. While Copp is sidelined, Elmer Soderblom could have an increased role in the offense, and Sheldon Dries should also have a role in the bottom six. In addition to Copp, the Red Wings will also be without forward Michael Rasmussen (upper body) during their next contest as well.

Feb 24

Michael Rasmussen • C • Red Wings

Michael Rasmussen Not Playing On Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (upper body) will not travel with the team to Minnesota for their contest against the Wild on Tuesday evening. Rasmussen sustained this injury during their overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Rasmussen left the contest in the second frame after taking a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old logged just over eight minutes of ice time and held a -1 rating with two hits. Across 56 contests this season, Rasmussen has found the back of the net eight times and added seven helpers with 96 hits and 38 blocked shots. While the 25-year-old is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Sheldon Dries to draw into the starting lineup as he was promoted from Grand Rapids earlier on Monday.

Feb 24

Andrew Copp • C • Red Wings

Andrew Copp Doubtful For Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Saturday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Copp logged just over 10 minutes of ice time before exiting. The forward is also considered doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Before leaving, Copp did tally an assist. Over his previous five contests, Copp has tallied four points (one goal and three helpers) with a +2 rating. If Copp is unable to play, fantasy managers should expect Michael Rasmussen to move up to the second line. Overall, Copp has found the back of the net 10 times and added 13 helpers across 56 games.

Feb 23

Lucas Raymond • LW • Red Wings

Lucas Raymond Tries To Extend Point Streak Against USA

Detroit Red Wings winger Lucas Raymond has started the 4 Nations Face-Off strong for Sweden and aims to stay productive in Monday's clash against Team USA. Raymond has recorded three assists through the tournament's first two games, doing all his scoring during even-strength play. However, he hasn't found success in front of the net, coming up empty-handed with five attempts on goal. Combined with his time with the Red Wings, Raymond is on a five-game point streak. The 22-year-old is on track for a career year in the NHL this season, boasting 21 goals and 59 points with 55 games played.

Feb 17

Lucas Raymond • LW • Red Wings

Lucas Raymond Tallies Two Helpers In Overtime Loss

Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond tallied two assists in his overtime loss to Team Canada on Wednesday evening. In the second frame, Raymond tallied his first assist, which was the secondary helper on Jonas Brodin's goal. Later in the third period, Raymond would add his second secondary assist to set up Minnesota's Joel Eriksson Ek on the game-tying goal. He was also named the third star of the contest and logged three total shots on goal. Despite playing on Team Sweden's third line, Raymond was very productive in this contest. Fantasy managers in DFS formats should consider putting Raymond in their lineup on Saturday when they face Team Finland. Before the tournament, the 22-year-old had tallied 17 points over his previous 15 games with Detroit.

Feb 13

J.T. Compher • LW • Red Wings

J.T. Compher On Track To Return To Action Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (upper body) is expected to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Compher has missed five games with an upper-body injury. The versatile forward skated on the fourth line and worked with the second power-play unit during Friday's practice. Compher's last appearance also came against the Lightning, where he dished out an assist in a 2-0 win on Jan. 25. He has tallied 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 48 games across the campaign. Since the turn of the year, Compher has amassed only two points in 12 appearances, making him an unattractive fantasy piece.

Feb 7

Alex Lyon • G • Red Wings

Alex Lyon Facing Tampa Bay On Saturday

According to Daniella Bruce, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon will get the starting nod on Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lyon and Cam Talbot have alternated starts over the past two weeks and will follow suit on Saturday afternoon. Over his last two outings, Lyon picked up two victories with a .946 percent SV and a 1.86 GAA. Over his previous five outings before this winning streak, Lyon held a similar .911 percent SV with a 2.41 GAA. Overall, Lyon holds a 10-6-1 record across 21 outings this season. However, Lyon has a tougher matchup on Saturday afternoon as the Lightning have scored nine goals over their previous two contests. He is a high-risk play in DFS that is best to fade on Saturday's large slate of games.

Feb 7

Alex DeBrincat • RW • Red Wings

Alex DeBrincat Leads The Way On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings left wing Alex DeBrincat tallied two goals, including the game-winner, to power the Red Wings over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday evening. DeBrincat would score his first in the opening frame on a wrist shot which beat Vancouver netminder Kevin Lankinen. Then, in overtime, DeBrincat would strike again to extend Detroit's winning streak to six games. DeBrincat has found the back of the net four times during this winning streak and added one helper. He has averaged 3.33 shots on goal with a +4 rating. Overall, DeBrincat has scored 23 goals with 19 assists. He is on pace to surpass his last season's goal total of 27. Fantasy managers should continue to expect DeBrincat to play in the Detroit top six and have a role on the top power-play. The Wings will look for this seventh-straight win on Tuesday evening against the Seattle Kraken.

Feb 3

Patrick Kane • RW • Red Wings

Patrick Kane Returns To Action Sunday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The team has activated Kane from Injured Reserve. The former MVP is good to go after missing five games due to an upper-body injury. Kane has notched 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 42 appearances this season. It's been a tough year for him, but Kane was hot before he got sidelined. The veteran star has recorded six goals and 16 points over his past 12 appearances. Kane's return will bump Vladimir Tarasenko back to the third line.

Feb 2

Patrick Kane • RW • Red Wings

Patrick Kane Not Expected To Play On Thursday

According to Ansar Khan of MLive.com, Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) is not expected to return to action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Kane has missed the past three contests and is now expected to miss his fourth straight contest. Kane sustained this injury following their contest against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 21. However, the Red Wings are expected to welcome back left wing Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) to the starting lineup on Thursday evening. Before the injury, Kane was enjoying a nice offensive surge as he tallied 16 points (six goals, 10 helpers) over his previous 12 contests. During this stretch, the 36-year-old tallied 10 of his points on the power-play while averaging 2.4 shots on goal per game.

Jan 29

Vladimir Tarasenko • RW • Red Wings

Vladimir Tarasenko Remains Sidelined During Tuesday's Practice

According to Helene St. James, Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) remained sidelined during Tuesday's practice. The 33-year-old could not play on Monday evening against the Anaheim Ducks and could be in danger of missing their next contest on Thursday evening against the Edmonton Oilers. If Tarasenko were to remain sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Dominik Shine to continue to draw into the starting lineup. Across 48 contests this season, Tarasenko has found the back of the net six times and added 14 helpers. Over his previous eight contests, Tarasenko has tallied six points (two goals, four helpers) with 15 shots on goal and 10 hits.

Jan 28

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