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Filppula (lower-body) is doubtful to play Monday in Colorado.

Filppula left Saturday's game vs. the Panthers after being hit by Vincent Trocheck late in the first period and missed Sunday's practice. Head coach Jeff Blashill did not have much of an update on Filppula's status but labelled him as questionable for Monday's afternoon game. With Filppula likely out, look for Brendan Perlini to draw into the lineup.

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Red Wings are hopeful Filppula (upper-body) will play Tuesday.

Filppula missed Sunday's game with an upper-body injury but is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. Filppula, who has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 39 games this season will replace Andreas Athanasiou, who is out with a lower-body injury.

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The Red Wings have recalled Jonathan Ericsson from Grand Rapids (AHL).

With Danny DeKeyser, Trevor Daley and now Patrik Nemeth injury, Ericsson makes his return to the NHL. Ericsson was assigned to the Griffins after clearing waivers on October 23rd and has picked up two assists in 10 AHL games. He may replace Dylan McIlrath or Alex Biega and make his season debut in Los Angeles.

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