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Colborne is demoted to the fourth line with most of the team healthy. He likely returns to the AHL where he can continue dominating the League.

Reimer will at least backup Jonas Gusatavsson so remember to activate him.

Grabovski has been effective no matter what line he plays for. Even though he now centers the third line you can expect some offense from the troika.

Kulemin moves down to the third line as the team tried to get him going. After a 30 goal, 57 point season, the young Russian has followed that up with only two goals and 11 points through 25 games.

At this point Scrivens is back to third on the team's depth chart. Safe to drop the rookie.

Frattin moves up to the second line, replacing Nikolai Kulemin. The rookie has two goals and five points in 23 games with three points in his last four games.

In three career starts against the Devils, Backstrom holds a 0-2-1 record with a 3.86 GAA and .848 SV%.

Mitchell was limited to only one shift last night and could be out a substantial amount of time. Expect the team to insert Davis Drewiske back into the lineup.

Sounds like Richards has a concussion following a Sean Bergenheim hit last night. We should have another update later today after the former Philadelphia Flyer undergoes examination.

Despite the nasty gash, the young defender was able to draw into the lineup. Last night he landed a hit, took a shot on goal and finished with a minus-1 rating in the team's 2-1 loss to the Kings. Expect him to stay in the lineup moving forward.

Versteeg was injured in an accidental play during the Panthers tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Lethbridge, Alberta native should be out for a few games as he recovers from his injury and likely concussion. Expect Evgenii Dadonov to continue playing on the top line.

Due to a clerical error Raymond was held out of the lineup last night. He will return against the Flames -- a team he has the most points against over his career.

As expected, Montador took a maintenance day yesterday and is expected to play tonight.

Certainly sounds like Bolland will miss tonight's game after missing yet another practice. Ben Smith took his place on the third line and figures to do the same on the power play.

As expected, Seabrook took a maintenance day yesterday and is expected to play tonight.

Crawford has allowed four or more goals in three of his last six games as the Blackhawks hit a rough patch. Look for the sophomore to turn his season around in short order.

Enroth takes on the Red Wings for the first time in his career.

Marleau moves back to the top line and on the left side of Joe Thornton. He has 10 goals and 20 points through 21 games as he continues to be one of the league's most reliable snipers.

Couture moves back onto the second line, where he first started the season. The Calder Trophy finalist is enjoying an excellent sophomore season with seven goals and 15 points through 21 games.

Carkner going to the AHL is a good sign that he will be back in action in a few games. He may be a decent pickup considering how often he fights.