Red Wings forward Joe Veleno (upper-body injury) and Danny DeKeyser (COVID protocol) returned to the Red Wings’ practice on Friday, ahead of a Saturday match-up with the struggling 5-10-and-3 Islanders.
After Friday’s practice, Red Wings forward Joe Veleno spoke with the media, as noted by the Free Press’s Helene St. James and DetroitRedWings.com’s Daniella Bruce:
Plan is for Joe Veleno to return Saturday when Red Wings host Islanders. Has missed 3 games (upper body).— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) December 3, 2021
Joe Veleno said he felt good today in a full practice and the plan is for him to be in the lineup tomorrow vs. NYI @DetroitRedWings #LGRW— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 3, 2021