The Detroit Red Wings practiced on Wednesday in anticipation of Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals, and Filip Hronek, Lucas Raymond and Marc Staal all missed Detroit’s practice.
After said skate at Little Caesars Arena’s BELFOR Training Center, we waited for confirmation of maintenance days taken and/or injuries.
Alex Nedeljkovic spoke with the media first…
Alex Nedeljkovic on his comfort level: “Every game you just get more and more comfortable. There’s always a little adjustment period… The less I think, the better I play.” #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 10, 2021
When I asked Ned how he keeps his calm during a game if pucks start to get behind him, “Gotta be like a goldfish, have a short memory.” Sounds like Ned is a @TedLasso fan! #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 10, 2021
Ned says on winning a game that almost got away from them— it’s what good teams do. They find a way to win. He said it may not be pretty, but it’s two points. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 10, 2021
Finally…
Jeff Blashill said there were a few guys out for maintenance days today and is unsure right now regarding their availability for tomorrow’s game vs. Washington. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 10, 2021
Jeff Blashill said Troy Stecher is going to get a second opinion on an undisclosed injury. Getting looked at again today. #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) November 10, 2021
Per Coach Blashill: Stecher is getting a second opinion on his upper body injury #LGRW @DetroitRedWings— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) November 10, 2021
Blashill said maintenance day for a few players (Raymond, Hronek, Staal). Not sure of their availability for tomorrow vs. Capitals. Stecher getting second opinion today for options on dealing with his injury. #RedWings— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) November 10, 2021
