Pre-game Blash, pre-game Peters and a Game Day Preview

Of pre-game related note from the Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes (game begins at 7:00 PM EST on FSD/FS Carolinas/97.1 FM):

#RedWings Blashill on Green: “I don’t know if it’s a setback, he just isn’t ready. He’s coming back, it’s a day-to-day thing and he’s not ready right now. We’ll see if he’s ready for tomorrow.”

— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) February 24, 2018

#RedWings Blashill on if Howard will play b2b: “We need a win tonight, we’re trying to track this team down that’s in front of us so we need a win tonight. I’ll make my decision for tomorrow after the game and see how it goes. But certainly, anything’s on the table right now.

— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) February 24, 2018

Update:

Red Wings D Mike Green not playing tonight. Ken Holland tells Free Press it is not precautionary – Green bothered by sore neck. 5th game out tonight.

— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) February 24, 2018

While we’re at it, here’s the Red Wings’ Game Day Preview video:

And, from the Carolina Hurricanes:

Jordan Staal didn’t travel with the #Canes, so he remains out for family/personal reasons.

Lucas Wallmark draws in to center Jeff Skinner and Phil Di Giuseppe. Josh Jooris comes out.

Same six defensemen, but pairs shuffled.

Scott Darling in net.#CARvsDET #Redvolution

— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) February 24, 2018

Audio: Bill Peters prior to Saturday night’s game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit https://t.co/cxSiuydFln

— Hurricanes PR (@CanesPR) February 24, 2018