Projected Lineups for Red Wings vs. Wild Showdown
The upcoming matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild promises to be an exciting clash. Scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcast on ESPN, SNE, and SN1. Here’s a closer look at the projected lineups and player statuses ahead of this highly anticipated game.
Projected Lineups for Red Wings vs. Wild Showdown
Detroit Red Wings’ Projected Lineup
- Marco Kasper — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
- Emmitt Finnie — J.T. Compher — James van Riemsdyk
- Elmer Soderblom — Michael Rasmussen — Mason Appleton
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
- Cam Talbot (Goalie)
Scratches: Travis Hamonic, Erik Gustafsson
Injuries: None reported.
Minnesota Wild’s Projected Lineup
- Kirill Kaprizov — Ryan Hartman — Mats Zuccarello
- Yakov Trenin — Danila Yurov — Vladimir Tarasenko
- Marcus Foligno — Hunter Haight — Vinnie Hinostroza
- Ben Jones — Nico Sturm — Tyler Pitlick
- Quinn Hughes — Brock Faber
- Jake Middleton — Jared Spurgeon
- Daemon Hunt — David Jiricek
- Filip Gustavsson (Goalie)
Scratches: David Spacek, Nicolas Aube-Kubel
Injuries: Matt Boldy (lower body), Zach Bogosian (lower body), Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body), Jonas Brodin (lower body), Marcus Johansson (lower body).
Status Report
Detroit comes off a 2-1 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Notably, the team skipped the morning skate ahead of the Wild game.
Goaltender Cam Talbot may start against Minnesota after John Gibson delivered 30 saves in the previous match.
For Minnesota, defenseman Jonas Brodin is out indefinitely following surgery. He will miss his fifth consecutive game. Head coach John Hynes indicated that while Brodin will not return soon, he expects him to be back before the regular season concludes.
Forwards Matt Boldy and Zach Bogosian also will be absent, each missing multiple games. Boldy has not played in four games, while Bogosian has been out for nine.
However, there is hope for the Wild as forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Johansson might return. Eriksson Ek has missed six games, and Johansson has been sidelined for three.
This game is crucial for both teams as they continue their campaigns in the NHL. Fans can look forward to a competitive atmosphere with two skilled lineups on display.
