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Ville Husso is in the starter's crease for the Red Wings Tuesday at morning skate

Husso was perfect in his previous start, stopping 24 of 24 New York Islander shots to earn his second shutout since joining the Red Wings in the offseason. Husso has been one of the best off-season signings, posting an impressive 5-1-1 record while ranking 2nd in the NHL in GAA (1.86) and third in SV% (.941). He draws a good matchup against the Montreal Canadiens who rank 24th in the NHL in GF/GP (2.83) and 25th in SOG/GP (29.3).

Ville Husso
Petr Mrazek has been activated off the IR

Mrazek has not played since October 21st when he left in a game vs. the Red Wings due to a groin strain. He struggled prior to the injury, posting a 1-1-0 record with a 3.76 GAA and .873 SV%. Alex Stalock was placed on IR Monday so news of Mrazek's return comes at just the right time for the injured Blackhawks.

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Husso led the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.

Husso stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) to continue his impressive early season run with the Red Wings and beat Minnesota 2-1. Husso has been worth every penny the Wings spent to acquire him in the offseason, as he has a 3-1-1 record to go along with one shutout and a .926 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals who are coming off two straight losses in extra time after dropping their previous contest 3-2 in overtime.

Ville Husso
Husso is in the starter's crease at the Red Wings morning skate.

Husso stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) to continue his impressive early season run with the Red Wings and beat Minnesota 2-1. Husso has been worth every penny the Wings spent to acquire him in the offseason, as he has a 3-1-1 record to go along with one shutout and a .926 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals who are coming off two straight losses in extra time after dropping their previous contest 3-2 in overtime.

Ville Husso
John Carlson was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday with a lower-body injury

Carlson has not played since October 29th as he deals with a lower-body injury. It is a massive blow for the already-hurt Capitals as Carlson was playing 21:55 TOI per night and had six points (2G/4A) in his first nine games prior to the injury.

John Carlson
Jansen Harkins has been recalled on an emergency basis from Manitoba (AHL)

Harkins has been enjoying an incredible start to his AHL season with Manitoba (AHL), scoring five goals and nine points in the team's first six games prior to his promotion Wednesday. In his 132 career NHL games, he has 22 points (10G/12A) and 24 PIMs.

Jansen Harkins
Ross Johnston will draw back into the Islander lineup Tuesday

It will be the second time Johnston has been asked to answer the bell as the scrappy winger last played on October 23rd vs. the Panthers. Through 119 career games, he has 22 points (9G/13A) and 248 PIMs while mostly occupying a fourth line role in New York.

Ross Johnston
Carlson (lower-body) left Saturday's game and is questionable to play Monday.

Carlson left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury in the first period and did not return. Nick Jensen moved up to play with Martin Fehervary at 5v5, and Dmitry Orlov replaced him on the top power-play. Either the Capitals will make a call-up or Matt Irwin will replace Carlson in the lineup on Monday if he can't play.

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Petr Mrazek will start Friday against the Red Wings

Mrazek stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his first victory of the season in a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks his last time out. It has been up and down in two starts for Mrazek, as he holds a .885 SV% and 3.50 GAA through the opening part of the season. The Blackhawks will host the Red Wings Friday who is still yet to lose in regulation after three games (2-0-1) and are averaging 4.0 GF/GP early on.

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Petr Mrazek was in the starter's crease Friday during morning skate

Mrazek stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his first victory of the season in a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks his last time out. It has been up and down in two starts for Mrazek, as he holds a .885 SV% and 3.50 GAA through the opening part of the season. The Blackhawks will host the Red Wings Friday who is still yet to lose in regulation after three games (2-0-1) and are averaging 4.0 GF/GP early on.

Petr Mrazek