Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi have been cleared to play after each recovered from an injury, but coach Jeff Blashill said it has not been determined when either forward would play in a preseason game.
"I've got to get an injury report from the day before I'd say what our lineup is going to be tomorrow and the next day, but we'd like to get those guys in a game here soon," Blashill said Friday.
Larkin, the Red Wings captain, missed 12 games last season and did not play after April 20 because of a neck injury. Bertuzzi missed 47 games because of a back injury. He had surgery April 30.
Larkin and Bertuzzi are projected to play on Detroit's top line.
The Red Wings, 2-0-0 in the preseason, host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Detroit opens the regular season at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 14.