As we await tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings (7:30 PM EDT on Fox Sports Detroit), the lineups are available and DetroitRedWings.com’s Dana Wakiji and the Wings’ Twitter account are posting updates from the morning skate:
#RedWings are back at Little Caesars Arena. pic.twitter.com/IyfZsAkWeg
— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) September 19, 2018
#RedWings Blashill said he is optimistic that Zadina and Vanek should be able to play Thursday.
— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) September 19, 2018
#RedWings Blashill said Jimmy Howard and Harri Sateri will split tonight’s game.
— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) September 19, 2018
#RedWings Blashill: Talked to Frk today,he said it feels way better.I haven’t had a conversation with the trainers about what’s that mean,what is the approach. I know when he feels better,he’s going to want to get in the lineup & I want to get him in the lineup so hopefully soon.
— Dana Wakiji (@Dwakiji) September 19, 2018
We’re back at @LCArena_Detroit! #RedWings, Penguins tonight at 7:30 on @FOXSportsDet and @971theticketxyt. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/S2Er7FyFRw
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 19, 2018
“I’m really looking forward to tonight,” Christoffer Ehn, who is in the #RedWings lineup tonight. | #PITvsDET #LGRW pic.twitter.com/PDnSB9h09k
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 19, 2018
“Just play my game. I think one of my strengths is working hard, keeping the puck on my stick and making plays.” – Joe Veleno ahead of tonight’s preseason opener vs. the Pens. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/OroPz9PKES
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 19, 2018
Blashill talks Joe Veleno, developing young players and more ahead of our first preseason game tonight. ? | #PITvsDET pic.twitter.com/96LZrhOFHT
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 19, 2018
Update:
#RedWings Blashill said after morning skate that Frk (back) is feeling better but uncertain when Frk can skate/play…Vanek and Zadina, Blashill optimistic the 2 will play tomorrow
— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) September 19, 2018
In terms of Frk – it’s iimportant he play soon and not miss too much of camp. Lot of competition around him #RedWings
— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) September 19, 2018