Red Wings Preview: Detroit Faces Tough Opponent in Boston

Tonight, the Detroit Red Wings travel to Boston to play the always difficult Bruins. Boston is undefeated 3-0-0, on home ice this year. Game time is 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

This is the first of two November games between Detroit and Boston. Detroit will return to Boston for a rematch on Tuesday November 30.

The Bertuzzi Watch

Tyler Bertuzzi looks to return after a two-game absence. For the season, the Red Wings are 0-3 when Bertuzzi is not in the lineup, 4-1-2 when he is dressed. The Red Wings are also 2-0-0 when Bertuzzi plays when the team is on the road.

Red Wings Notes

Tyler Bertuzzi continues to lead the Red Wings in scoring with six goals and nine points in seven games
Moritz Seider was recently named October Rookie of the Month
Seider leads the Red Wings with eight assists
Thomas Greiss returns to the Red Wings goal for his 6th start, he has a 3-2-0 record
Dylan Larkin missed practice on Wednesday and is doubtful.

Detroit Projected Lineup

Forwards

Tyler Bertuzzi – Michael Rasmussen – Lucas Raymond

Robby Fabbri – Pius Suter – Filip Zadina

Vladislav Namestnikov – Joe Veleno – Sam Gagner

Adam Erne – Mitchell Stephens – Carter Rowney

Defensemen

Nick Leddy – Filip Hronek

Danny DeKeyser – Moritz Seider

Marc Staal – Troy Stecher

Goaltenders

Thomas Greiss (Starting)

Alex Nedeljkovic

Not in lineup

Gustav Lindstrom (undisclosed), Jordan Oesterle (Healthy), Dylan Larkin (Personal), Givani Smith (Healthy)

Bruins Notes

The Bruins have only played seven games (4-3-0) and currently sit 23rd in league standings
Brad Marchand leads the Bruins in scoring with four goals and eight points
Jeremy Swayman is set to make his 4th start and has a 1-2-0 record, 2.71 GAA, and .893 SV%