Lomberg, 23, has registered five goals, nine assists (14 points) and 84 PIMS in 36 games with Stockton this season. Lomberg is expected to replace Marek Hrivik on the Flames fourth line.
Weegar has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Ian McCoshen in Detroit tonight. Weegar has one goal and two assists in 23 games this season.
Mantha has missed the last two games but he took the ice for Tuesday’s practice and said that he will play tonight vs. the Senators. Mantha had a hot-start to the season, picking up 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in his first 19 games, but has just five points (3G / 2A) in his last 17 games. He is expected to skate on a line with Dylan Larkin and Tomas Tatar.
Kadri has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Thursday in Arizona. Kadri was back centring a line with Patrick Marleau and Leo Komarov on his wings. Kadri isn’t having the same offensive season he had a year ago, but has 13 goals and 10 assists in 38 games—putting him on-pace for 27 goals and 21 assists (48 points) in 80 games.
Mantha was on the ice for the Red Wings morning skate and said that he is feeling better, but won't play tonight. Mantha is hopeful that he will return on Wednesday and his absence tonight means Tyler Bertuzzi will remain on the top line.
Mantha is dealing with a “nagging” injury according to head coach Jeff Blashill, leaving him as a game-time decision vs. the Rangers. Monitor Mantha’s status when the Red Wings hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 pm ET.
Barrie broke his hand before the Christmas break and after being evaluated the Avalanche decided it’s best that he will undergo surgery. Barrie will be sidelined for at least one month, so don’t expect to see him until late-January/early-February.
Barrie broke a bone in his hand early in Saturday’s game in Arizona and should miss a decent amount of time. The Avalanche have yet to provide a firm timetable on his return but should do so leading up to Wednesday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Andersson, 21, has picked up three goals and 13 assists (16 points) in 22 games with Stockton this season. With Travis Hamonic going on IR, Andersson or Matt Bartkowski will play on Friday.
Weegar has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Ian McCoshen (undisclosed) in the lineup tonight vs. the Wild. Weegar has just one goal and one assist in 19 games this season.
Hunt was a healthy scratch against the Islanders on Monday, but will replace Connor Brickley in the lineup tonight. Hunt draws back in with just one assist and a minus-4 rating in nine games this season.
Hunt was in the lineup on Saturday but will be replaced by Connor Brickley tonight vs. the Islanders. Hunt has just one assist in nine games with the Panthers this season.
Frk has missed the last eight games with a groin injury but is set to return to the lineup on Saturday. Because he’s healthy doesn’t guarantee he will be back in the lineup with Jeff Blashill behind the bench, but look for the Red Wings to go back to a traditional 12 forward, six defenseman look if he plays.
Hunt was back in the lineup for the last two games, but is expected to come back out tonight with Radim Vrbata likely to return from injury. Hunt has just one assist in eight games with the Panthers.
