The Red Wings held their morning skate ahead of tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators (7 PM EDT on Bally Sports Detroit/Bally Sports South/97.1 FM) at Little Caesars Arena this morning.
At present, it appears that Albert Johansson will be playing in Erik Gustafsson’s place on defense, with Justin Holl subbing for Jeff Petry; we know that Cam Talbot will start tonight, but whether he starts opposite Juuse Saros is uncertain.
After the morning skate, EP Rinkside’s Sean Shapiro confirmed that Johansson’s playing tonight:
Albert Johansson is making his nhl debut tonight. Mom and dad and family are on the way
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) October 12, 2024
Johansson said he learned last night he’d be making his NHL debut tonight. Called his family in Sweden. Parents and one of his brothers made quick arrangements to travel here and will be here for the game. #RedWings
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 12, 2024
Update: per coach Lalonde:
Gustaffson out tonight. Seider will get more PP chances tonight
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) October 12, 2024
Albert Johansson is in tonight. Gustafsson will come out. Seider will run PP1, Chiarot will run PP2
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) October 12, 2024
Albert Johansson will be in for his NHL debut tonight. Per Coach Lalonde, they’re hoping to be able to have his family in from Sweden #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 12, 2024
Erik Gustafsson will be the D out tonight #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 12, 2024
Jeff Petry is a true day to day, Coach Lalonde says we’re hoping to have him by Monday #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 12, 2024
When asked if Coach had any words of advice for Albert Johansson, he said he told him to just play a “smart and simple game.” #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) October 12, 2024