The Red Wings received positive news on Monday as Robby Fabbri will make his return to the Red Wings lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Fabbri, who has dealt with injuries his entire career, was injured in the Red Wings' first game of the season but still managed to score one point (1G / 0A) in 14:44 time-on-ice. He will likely skate on the third line alongside Joe Veleno and Daniel Sprong.
Strome missed the Ducks' last game due to an illness but he'll be back in the top-6 for Sunday's game vs. the Golden Knights. Strome has had a strong start to the season, picking up 11 points (2G / 9A) in his first nine games.
Husso will start for the Red Wings on Saturday and will attempt to get his team back in the win column as they are in the midst of a 1-3-1 run. Husso has registered a very pedestrian 3.28 GAA and .900 SV% but has salvaged a respectable 4-2-1 record as the team has provided him with ample goal support when he is between the pipes, scoring 29 goals in those seven contests. However, the Red Wings take on a Boston Bruins team on Saturday that makes scoring very difficult as they rank first in the league defensively, allowing only 1.60 goals per game.
Luneau has been assigned to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL for a conditioning stint after being a healthy scratch for the last six games. The 53rd overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft is playing his first professional season and has zero points through two games while averaging 15:29 time-on-ice with the Ducks.
Husso is the likely starter for the Red Wings on Saturday and will attempt to get his team back in the win column as they are in the midst of a 1-3-1 run. Husso has registered a very pedestrian 3.28 GAA and .900 SV% but has salvaged a respectable 4-2-1 record as the team has provided him with ample goal support when he is between the pipes, scoring 29 goals in those seven contests. However, the Red Wings take on a Boston Bruins team on Saturday that makes scoring very difficult as they rank first in the league defensively, allowing only 1.60 goals per game.
With John Gibson out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury, Stalock finds himself in the Ducks' lineup and should serve as the backup to Dostal until Gibson is ready to return after being recalled from San Diego (AHL). In three games (1-2-0) with the San Diego Gulls, Stalock has a 2.74 GAA and .919 SV%.
Gibson was injured against the Pittsburgh Penguins after making a heroic save on Sidney Crosby late in the first period and will be out indefinitely. Gibson has a 2.82 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (1-3-0) and has been alternating starts with Lukas Dostal, who should see the majority of action while Gibson is sidelined.
Dostal, who was already seeing a fair share of action, alternating starts with John Gibson, should see a heavy workload moving forward as Gibson is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. In five games this season (4-1-0), Dostal has been impressive, posting a 2.79 GAA and .921 SV%. The Ducks, who are off to a surprising 5-4-0 start are +116 home underdogs against an Arizona Coyotes team coming off an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Gibson will start for the Ducks on Monday as Greg Cronin and the coaching staff seem intent on continuing their even rotation between him and Lukas Dostal. Thus far, Dostal has outperformed Gibson but even so, Gibson has put together a respectable 2.81 GAA and .905 SV% through four games (1-3-0), both better totals than he has amassed in the past five seasons. Gibson and the Ducks will try to hold things together defensively as +211 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is 3-5-0 this season.
Husso will start on Monday against the New York Islanders as the Red Wings look to snap out of a three-game losing streak. Despite a positive 3-2-1 record, Husso has struggled this season, recording a 3.33 GAA and .894 SV%. The Islanders have been their usual, stingy selves defensively but have been outscored 19-18 on the season, despite a strong 4-2-1 start. The Islanders, who are -158 home favourites against the Red Wings, were shut out last season in their only matchup against Husso (24 saves).
Gibson appears to be the start for the Ducks on Monday as Greg Cronin and the coaching staff seem intent on continuing their even rotation between him and Lukas Dostal. Thus far, Dostal has outperformed Gibson but even so, Gibson has put together a respectable 2.81 GAA and .905 SV% through four games (1-3-0), both better totals than he has amassed in the past five seasons. Gibson and the Ducks will try to hold things together defensively as +211 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that is 3-5-0 this season.
Dostal stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Ducks' win in Columbus on Tuesday. Dostal has been sensational to start the 2023-24 season, going 2-1-0 with a. 2.34 GAA and .929 SV%. The 23-year-old will look to keep things rolling on Saturday afternoon against a Flyers team that is 3-0-0 while outscoring their opponents 12-to-3.
Husso allowed five goals on 38 shots in the Red Wings' overtime loss to the Kraken on Tuesday. Husso hasn't been great to start the season, posting a 3.38 GAA and .893 SV% in his first five games. Tonight he'll face a Bruins team that is 14th in xGF/60 (3.20) and GF/60 (3.13).
Carlsson returns to the Ducks lineup on Thursday after sitting out the last two games as the team attempts to ease his workload early in the season. The has a goal, six SOG, two PIMs, and a +2 plus/minus in two games thus far in 2023-24 while playing over 20 minutes a night.
Gibson returns to the Ducks' crease for Thursday's game against the Bruins after Lukas Dostal got the nod in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets. Gibson has performed admirably to open the campaign with a .907 SV% and a 2.72 GAA through his first three starts, but a lack of goal support still leaves him searching for his first win of the season. Things won't get any easier for Gibson tonight with the Ducks being a +250 road underdog in Boston.
Dostal will get the nod on Tuesday after impressing in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. Dostal stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced in the losing effort, giving himself an impressive .919 SV% and 2.55 GAA in two starts so far this season. The Ducks will need another strong performance from Dostal tonight if they're going to pick up a road victory over a Blue Jackets team that comes in having won two straight.
The Red Wings are off to an excellent 5-1-0 start to the season, averaging a league-best 5.00 goals scored per game. Husso hasn't been spectacular, recording a 3.04 GAA and .901 SV% in four games (3-1-0), but has been much better in his last two contests with a 2.50 GAA and .929 SV%. He will look to continue his hot streak tonight as the Red Wings host a Seattle Kraken team that ranks third-worst in the league offensively, averaging only 1.83 goals scored per game.
