Johansson did not play in Detroit's previous game, and he will remain sidelined on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 25-year-old Swedish defenseman is averaging 15:41 time-on-ice and has one assist in 11 games.
Postava has excelled at every level and will get his first chance to make an NHL impact on Monday. The 24-year-old Czech goalie posted a sublime 1.71 GAA and .937 SV% in 25 games (17-6-0) last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), ultimately leading the organization to trade goalie Sebastian Cossa. That said, Postava will be put to the test in his first career start against the high-flying offence of the Edmonton Oilers. Detroit enters the action as +157 road underdogs.
Compher has not played since October 4th, missing seven games with an undisclosed injury, but should return to the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. He scored 28 points (11G / 17A) in 82 games last season.
Tarasov has played well for the Red Wings in limited action this season, but will head to the sidelines with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Russian goalie has a 1.40 GAA and .940 SV% in four appearances (1-0-2). The Red Wings recalled Michal Postava from Grand Rapids (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Postava was sensational in his first season in North America, going 17-6-0 with a 1.71 GAA and .937 SV%, and has picked up right where he left off. The 24-year-old netminder is 4-0-0 with a 1.25 GAA and .954 SV% so far, and has earned the call-up to the Red Wings. It's unclear what this means for Daniil Tarasov or John Gibson, but expect an update prior to Thursday's game in Vancouver.
