Morning Skate Update
Saturday, 02.23.2013 / 3:10 PM
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Brendan Smith gets in some extra skating drills after morning skate.
(Photo by Kevin Wilson/DetroitRedWings)
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"(Nashville) played last night, we didn't, we need a win.”
- Mike Babcock |
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"We've got to play a good 60 minutes to make (a win) happen. We've got to start on time and just keep playing.”
- Mike Babcock
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| Howard |
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Jimmy Howard will get the nod in goal tonight. |
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Johan Franzen is out tonight with a lower-body injury.
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| Franzen |
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| Quincey |
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Kyle Quincey is out with a high-ankle sprain.
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| Jakub Kindl will be back in the lineup to replace the injured Quincey. |
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| Eaves |
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Patrick Eaves is expected to be in the lineup tonight.
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Brendan Smith said he has been cleared for light contact and hopes to play Wednesday.
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| Smith |
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| Mursak |
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Jan Mursak cleared waivers this afternoon and has been assigned to the Griffins.
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