Detroit Red Wings announce expected 'huge' return of top-line forward to lineup
The Detroit Red Wings are currently in need of any help they can get as they are in a deep-struggling stage with just 2.6% odds to make the playoffs, during this crucial time an expected return of a top line forward has been announced.
At 7:00PM the Detroit Red Wings are set to face off against the red hot Carolina Hurricanes, who are on a 8-2-0 run in their last 10 games.
Now sitting six points out of a playoff spot following a tough overtime loss to the Blues, every advantage point is needed at this moment, and it appears a forward is returning to the lineup in hopes to give them an extra boost.
Elmer Soderblom injury update
Soderblom stands just an inch shorter than the tallest man to ever play in the NHL and has had a large impact on the Red Wings' top line in prior games, serving as a strong glue piece.
An injury against the Utah Hockey Club has sidelined him since March 24th, but his return is now expected for tonight's must-win game.
«Both skated and participated,» McLellan said. «Full participation, so I'm assuming they're good, but I haven't spent any time with the [medical] staff. Elmer is probably closer to playing, in the coaches' minds anyhow, than Petr is. He just needs a couple more days as a goaltender. We have our fingers crossed that [Soderblom] could possibly return tomorrow.»
In an interview with NHL media, head coach Todd McLellan stated that they are confident in what his team has in them, but their 4-5-1 record in their past ten game certainly contradicts that statement.
All eyes are on the Red Wings to see if they can perform under pressure against the Hurricanes to keep their postseason hopes alive.
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