Monahan suffered an upper-body injury, exiting Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Calgary Flames after only 13:11 time-on-ice, but has already returned to practice and is nearing a return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Monahan is off to a slow start this season despite top-line and top-powerplay deployment, scoring only six points (1G / 5A) in 13 games.
The Red Wings remain in second-place in the Atlantic Division with a 9-5-0 record, but have lost two of their last three (1-2-0), and hope to return to their winning ways on Friday with Talbot tending the twine against the New York Rangers. Talbot has had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season, posting a 2.76 GAA and .897 SV%, but is showcasing an impressive 5-1-0 record. The Red Wings enter Friday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Rangers team that has been struggling offensively, having been shut out in four of their first 14 games (6-6-2).
The Red Wings remain in second-place in the Atlantic Division with a 9-5-0 record, but have lost two of their last three (1-2-0), and hope to return to their winning ways on Friday with Talbot tending the twine against the New York Rangers. Talbot has had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season, posting a 2.76 GAA and .897 SV%, but is showcasing an impressive 5-1-0 record. The Red Wings enter Friday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Rangers team that has been struggling offensively, having been shut out in four of their first 14 games (6-6-2).
Gudbranson has been plagued with injuries this season, missing two weeks in early October with a lower-body injury, returning for a game, suffering a hip injury, and has been sidelined for the last two weeks again. The 33-year-old Gudbranson is in his 15th NHL season, his fourth with the Blue Jackets, and was set to be a lineup-regular this season after being limited to only 16 games in 2024-25 because of a shoulder injury.
Belluz was drafted 44th-overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and seems poised to make his season debut after being recalled from Cleveland (AHL) on Thursday. The 21-year-old forward was productive in a brief 15-game stint with the Blue Jackets last season, scoring eight points (2G / 6A).
Monahan suffered an upper-body injury, exiting Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Calgary Flames after only 13:11 time-on-ice, but is not be out long-term. The 31-year-old Monahan is off to a slow start this season despite top-line and top-powerplay deployment, scoring only six points (1G / 5A) in 13 games.
White has 48 games of NHL experience, but has exclusively played in the AHL since the 2022-23 season, when he played 46 games as an Anaheim Duck. The 28-year-old defenseman has zero points in eight games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Garland has not played since last Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers after a massive collision with Sam Carrick, exiting the game in the third period. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Garland was off to an outstanding start this season, scoring 11 points (3G / 8A) in 11 games while averaging a career-high 20:30 time-on-ice.
Mateychuk played a season-low 13:01 time-on-ice in the Blue Jackets' most recent game due to an undisclosed injury, and will not play on Wednesday, but is not expected to be out of the lineup for a prolonged period. The 21-year-old Mateychuk was fitting in nicely on the Blue Jackets' top defensive pair alongside Zach Werenski, tallying five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games before his injury. Dysin Mayo will draw into the lineup as Mateychuk's replacement.
The Blues Jackets have received serviceable goaltending from both of their netminders this season, and will continue their rotation on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, turning to Greaves for his seventh start of the season. The 24-year-old Greaves has played well in his first season as a full-time NHLer, posting a 2.67 GAA and .916 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Blue Jackets are 7-5-0 through 12 games this season and enter Wednesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Flames team that has scored the fewest goals in the league (2.21 GF / GP).
Injuries to Justin Brazeu and Noel Acciari have allowed Pittsburgh to recall Heinen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Heinen has accumulated 241 points (96G / 145A) in 566 career games over the last decade, but was unable to crack Pittsburgh's roster to start the season. The 30-year-old Heinen has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 10 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the AHL this season.
Garland has not played since last Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers after a massive collision with Sam Carrick, exiting the game in the third period. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Garland was off to an outstanding start this season, scoring 11 points (3G / 8A) in 11 games while averaging a career-high 20:30 time-on-ice.
Mateychuk played a season-low 13:01 time-on-ice in the Blue Jackets' most recent game due to an undisclosed injury, and will likely be sidelined for at least the next four games on team's upcoming road trip. The 21-year-old Mateychuk was fitting in nicely on the Blue Jackets' top defensive pair alongside Zach Werenski, tallying five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games before his injury.
Andrae has been unable to secure a permanent fixture on the Flyers' roster this season, limited to only two games, but will get another shot after being recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL). The 23-year-old defenseman recorded seven points (1G / 6A) in 42 games with the Flyers last season. Tyson Foerster (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move.
Lorentz played only 7:17 time-on-ice in his most recent outing, a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 29th, and has been sidelined since with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Lorentz has been productive in a bottom-six role this season, scoring four points (0G / 4A) in eight games.
Andrae has been unable to secure a permanent fixture on the Flyers' roster this season, limited to only two games, and will return to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL). The 23-year-old defenseman recorded seven points (1G / 6A) in 42 games with the Flyers last season.
Lorentz played only 7:17 time-on-ice in his most recent outing and is now day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Lorentz has been productive in a bottom-six role this season, scoring four points (0G / 4A) in eight games.
Egor Zamula will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Nashville Predaotrs, allowing Andrae to suit up for his second game of the season. The 23-year-old Andrae played 10:22 time-on-ice in his only contest this season.
