Tyler Motte has been cleared to play so the Detroit Red Wings will have him back against the Kings, but Patrick Kane remains out and J.T. Compher is also out
Compher (upper body) will join the Red Wings on their four-game road trip, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports Wednesday. Compher's presence on the trip is a good indication he'll play at some point, though he hasn't been officially confirmed for the first game against Edmonton on Thursday.
After a trio of home wins, the Red Wings will get back on the road as January ends, hoping for better results than the last road trip.
Detroit Red Wings left winger J.T. Compher is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan confirmed to Max Bultman of The Athletic on Monday.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended for two games by the NHL for a hit on Detroit Red Wings center J.T. Compher during the second period on Saturday. Compher finished the game but is experiencing some issues since. He is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings and perhaps longer.
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Compher provided an assist, blocked five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Lightning.
The Tampa Bay defenseman faces additional discipline after a hit on J.T. Compher that resulted in an interference penalty.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday that Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against J.T. Compher in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Tampa Bay’s Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against Detroit’s J.T. Compher. Date and time TBD.
The Detroit Red Wings’ injury news was mostly positive as they left town Wednesday to start their four-game road trip Thursday in Edmonton. Patrick Kane skated.
The Detroit ... the following Red Wings injury updates: "Vladdie didn't skate this morning, he's not feeling good," McLellan said. "Don't think he's going to be available. Compher won't play."