Red Wings face biggest challenge of the season with diversity in the absence of star Lucas Raymond vs. Florida

On Monday, October 13, forward, Lucas Raymond, endured a brutal upper body injury in Detroit's 3-2 win against a divisional rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This injury ultimately erupted when Maple Leafs defenseman, Chris Taney, drove Raymond into the boards, where he would strike the boards with his shoulder first.

While it is uncertain what this talent's status is at this time, it was just confirmed that the Detroit Red Wings will unfortunately undergo their Wednesday, October 15, game against the Florida Panthers at the Little Caesars Arena without their skilled forward.

As the Detroit Red Wings' projected lines do not include this talent.

Take a look:

Detroit Red Wings projected lines for Wednesday, October 15, matchup against the Florida Panthers at the Little Caesars Arena:

That being said, the Detroit Red Wings will be facing their biggest challenges of the 2025/26 NHL regular season, as they have to go on without their highly skilled talent.

Do you think Lucas Raymond will make his return next week?