Detroit Red Wings News

Bernard-Docker will immediately re-enter the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets. Axel Sandin-Pellikka will sit in his place.

Sandin-Pellikka will take a seat on Thursday in favour of Jacob Bernard-Docker. Sandin-Pellikka has seven goals and 14 assists in 66 games this season.

Losing five of their last six games (1-4-1), the Red Wings have likely squandered their chance at returning to the postseason, but they will keep their slim hopes alive with Gibson tending the twine on Thursday in a pivotal meeting with the Philadelphia Flyers. Gibson saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) on Tuesday, but allowed the game-tying goal in the final seconds of an eventual 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Overall, the 32-year-old Gibson has had a solid inaugural season with the Red Wings, but has struggled in recent outings, posting a 3.63 GAA and .878 SV% in his last five appearances (1-3-1). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as -117 home favourites against a Flyers team that has outscored their opposition 11-3 in their last three games (3-0-0).

Losing five of their last six games (1-4-1), the Red Wings have likely squandered their chance at returning to the postseason, but they will keep their slim hopes alive with Gibson tending the twine on Thursday in a pivotal meeting with the Philadelphia Flyers. Gibson saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) on Tuesday, but allowed the game-tying goal in the final seconds of an eventual 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Overall, the 32-year-old Gibson has had a solid inaugural season with the Red Wings, but has struggled in recent outings, posting a 3.63 GAA and .878 SV% in his last five appearances (1-3-1). The Red Wings enter Thursday's contest as -117 home favourites against a Flyers team that has outscored their opposition 11-3 in their last three games (3-0-0).

Rasmussen left in the second period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. He will not play on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, and with only three games remaining afterwards, it is unclear if Rasmussen will be targeting a return this season.

Appleton has missed Detroit's past three games and will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, The 30-year-old Appleton has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 65 games this season and has been held off the scoresheet in 32 of his last 34 outings.

Rasmussen left in the second period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Detroit's game against the Flyers on Tuesday.

Bernard-Docker will be the odd-man out on Tuesday as Justin Faulk returns from a lower-body injury. Bernard-Docker has appeared in 61 games this season, tallying one goal and four assists.

Faulk has not played in Detroit's previous two games due to a lower-body injury, but will return on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 34-year-old Faulk is averaging 19:56 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games since joining the Red Wings at the trade deadline.

With the Panthers out of the playoff picture, the team has leaned more heavily on Tarasov in recent games, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. That said, the increased workload hasn't translated into improved play for Tarasov, who has lost five of his last seven appearances (1-5-0), posting an ugly 4.55 GAA and .863 SV%. The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as significant +202 road underdogs against a Canadiens team whose eight-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday in a 3-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Faulk has not played in Detroit's previous two games due to a lower-body injury, but could be an option on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 34-year-old Faulk is averaging 19:56 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games since joining the Red Wings at the trade deadline.

The Red Wings lost two crucial games this weekend, limiting their postseason hopes, but they remain within reach of a Wild Card spot and will likely turn to Gibson on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 32-year-old Gibson had a rough outing on Saturday, allowing three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. After an other-worldly stretch, Gibson has picked an inopportune time to struggle, posting a concerning 3.34 GAA and .879 SV% in his last seven games (2-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -108 home favourites against a struggling Blue Jackets team on a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).

The Red Wings lost two crucial games this weekend, limiting their postseason hopes, but they remain within reach of a Wild Card spot and will likely turn to Gibson on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 32-year-old Gibson had a rough outing on Saturday, allowing three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. After an other-worldly stretch, Gibson has picked an unopportune time to struggle, posting a concerning 3.34 GAA and .879 SV% in his last seven games (2-5-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -108 home favourites against a struggling Blue Jackets team on a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).

Faulk was limited to 10:49 time-on-ice in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, and is underdoing further testing. If he is unable to play on Saturday against the New York Rangers, the Red Wings will likely call up a defenseman from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). The 34-year-old Faulk has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games with the Red Wings.