The Detroit Red Wings held a morning skate ahead of tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets (7 PM EST start on FanDuel SportsNet Detroit/FanDuel SportsNet Columbus/97.1 FM).
Michael Rasmussen was a limited participant, and it appears that Cam Talbot will start this evening.
The post-morning skate media availabilties involved some Stadium Series teasers…
Wings have Michigan colored skate guards this week for obvious reasons. Justin Holl told me he might have to bring his old Minnesota skate guards instead pic.twitter.com/MzOaPIUCR4
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) February 27, 2025
Even Marco Kasper caught on to the Wolverine nods and likes them leaning in. Expect to see some more subtle hints this weekend https://t.co/V6fvtD1Sks
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) February 27, 2025
And NHL.com’s “On Tap” article’s hyping tonight’s game as well:
Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, FDSNDET)
Before the Blue Jackets and Red Wings take it outside Saturday in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium, they serve up a preview at Little Caesars Arena, starting a two-game series with massive playoff implications. The Red Wings (30-22-6) hold the first wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of the Blue Jackets (28-22-8), who hold the second wild card. Center Adam Fantilli has four points (two goals, two assists) in a three-game point streak for Columbus. Forward Alex DeBrincat will look to extend his point streak to eight games (11 points; five goals, six assists) for Detroit, which has at least one point in 11 of its past 12 games (9-1-2).
Anyway, Rasmussen remains “day-to-day”…
Michael Rasmussen was on the ice at Red Wings morning skate, but Todd McLellan said he won’t play tonight. They’ll see how he’s feeling for Saturday. pic.twitter.com/3RJhn2eEdg
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 27, 2025
No Michael Rasmussen (blow to the head) for Red Wings tonight vs. CBJ, but he skated a bit and remains day-to-day.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) February 27, 2025
Cam Talbot was in starter's net at morning skate at LCA.
#RedWings McLellan said Rasmussen not playing tonight, hopes he’ll be ready for Saturday outdoor game in Columbus.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) February 27, 2025
Meanwhile, at Columbus’ morning skate:
The #CBJ moms get to watch the morning skate from the bench in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/yze81JYL7e
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
Erik Gudbranson made the trip to Detroit. He’s in his gear and could be getting a skate in. #CBJ
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
Before they skate, #CBJ players and moms take a picture at center ice. pic.twitter.com/uMkdfoOJ7K
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
Dean Evason escorted Jane Gaudreau to center ice for the team picture. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/dmGtit4hLq
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
It is Daniil Tarasov working the road net in Detroit. He’s projected to make his first start since Jan 31 in Utah. #CBJ
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
#CBJ world famous and universally loved cannon will be transported from Nationwide Arena to Ohio Stadium at 1 p.m. Friday ahead of Saturday’s Stadium Series game between #CBJ and #LGRW.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 27, 2025
It will follow Neil Ave. N, turning W on King Ave,, then N on – you guessed it – Cannon Dr.
Justin Danforth says tonight's matchup in Detroit is the Blue Jackets' biggest game of the season.
— Dylan Tyrer (@DylanTyrer) February 27, 2025
He'll get you set for puck drop at 6:30 on @971thefan and the #CBJ Radio Network. pic.twitter.com/gUXZZKL7Si
Such gentlemen 🥹 pic.twitter.com/prOMTa3Wbv
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) February 27, 2025
Tarasov is first off the ice and will start against the Red Wings tonight. #CBJ https://t.co/O2MFRAidqD
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
Gudbranson is now skating with Merzlikins, Jordan Harris and Jack Johnson. #CBJ https://t.co/gbNk7cS8EC
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) February 27, 2025
