Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Day Preview and Lineup Post-4 Nations Break
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Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild game day preview after a week-long break from 4 Nations Face-Off tournament
The Red Wings are back in action after a long time off due to the 4 Nations break, there last game was on Feb. 8, a rough 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Red Wings now host the Minnesota Wild at Little Caesers arena for a 12:30 p.m puck drop.
Head coach Todd McLellan was not pleased with their last game. "We lost focus", he stated at the team's first practice back on Tuesday.
He seemingly took a shot directed at the offense not producing, and goaltender struggling.
«Didn't take a penalty, gave up 18 shots, and still let in six goals. We checked out early, and we can't do that.»
He's hoping the team learned from it and brings the fire today.Detroit's jumping right into a back-to-back-hosting Minnesota today, then Anaheim tomorrow.
Here's a look at the projected lineup for the Red Wings
Detroit Projected Lines
Kasper - Larkin - Raymond
DeBrincat - Copp - Tarasenko
Soderblom - Rasmussen - Kane
Compher- Veleno - Berggren
Defensive Pairings
Chiarot - Seider
Edvinsson -Johansson
Gustafsson - Holl
Goalies
Talbot - Lyon
DeBrincat - Copp - Tarasenko
Soderblom - Rasmussen - Kane
Compher- Veleno - Berggren
Defensive Pairings
Chiarot - Seider
Edvinsson -Johansson
Gustafsson - Holl
Goalies
Talbot - Lyon
Defenseman Ben Chiarot loves the quick start.
«Two games in 48 hours gets you right back in the groove,» he told The Hockey News on Thursday. «Best way to kick things off.»
Players to Watch
Some Wings are riding high after the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond stood out-Larkin teamed up with Minnesota's Matt Boldy in the championship game, while Raymond, playing for Sweden, picked up three assists in three games.
Minnesota's Brock Faber and Boldy also shined for Team USA, with Faber logging big minutes and Boldy playing a gritty game.
Where to Catch It
Puck drops at 12:30 p.m. on ABC. If you're streaming, check ESPN+.
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