Red Wings confirmed to make multiple lineup changes vs. Canucks
The Detroit Red Wings put their 5-game winning streak to the test tonight against the Canucks, and several lineup changes have been confirmed in the wake of Patrick Kane's activation from Injured Reserve.
The Detroit Red Wings have won 5-consecutive games, including last night's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames in Alberta.
Just under 24 hours later, the Red Wings are now in British Columbia to take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, and with the news of Patrick Kane's removal from Injured Reserve, the team has adjusted their lineup for tonight's game.
Kane, who was activated from Injured Reserve, is returning to the ice tonight for the Red Wings, while rookie Dominik Shine will be sitting out.
Additionally, the Red Wings are starting goaltender Alex Lyon against the Canucks; his last game was a masterful 45-save performance as part of Detroit's 3-2 shootout win over the Oilers earlier in the week.
Shine picked up his 1st NHL point as part of Detroit's victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night, assisting on Dylan Larkin's 1st-period goal. It was a long time coming for Shine, who had spent his entire professional career playing in the minors.
Earlier today, the Red Wings removed Kane from Injured Reserve and placed forward J.T. Compher on the list in his place; he's been absent since January 25 when he was hit by Tampa Bay's Emil Lilleberg, who was suspended for the next pair of games as a result.
Tonight's game will be the 1st time the Red Wings have met the Canucks since their 5-4 overtime win over Detroit at Little Caesars Arena; Jake DeBrusk scored a hat trick for the visiting Canucks.
