Detroit is looking to snap a two-game winless skid - and they'll have to do it without the services of leading goal-scorer Tyler Bertuzzi, who cannot play in Canada because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19.
With Bertuzzi unavailable for the encounter in Toronto over the weekend, the Red Wings recalled forward Joe Veleno from the AHL's Grand Rapid Griffins.
The Montrealer, who has yet to face his hometown squad, collected two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in the 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Personal reasons will prevent captain Dylan Larkin from playing, according to Blashill.
Nineteen-year-old rookie Lucas Raymond is a player to watch.
The Gothenburg, Sweden native has a team-leading nine points alongside Bertuzzi, and registered his first NHL hat trick on October 24 versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
For his part, rookie defenseman Moritz Seider is riding a five-game point streak with five assists during that span.
Broadcast information
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
You can watch the game on TSN2 and RDS, and listen to all the action on TSN 690 and 98,5 fm.
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