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Rejoins lineup in win Fischer had two hits and two blocked shots over 10:06 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Tyler Motte (upper body) is not on the Red Wings' road trip, so Fischer looks to have a chance to regain a spot on the fourth line. Prior to Thursday, Fischer was scratched for eight straight contests. He has yet to win over head coach Todd McLellan, and it's not helpful for Fischer that the team has done well with him sitting in the press box. The winger has four points, 20 shots on net, 63 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 32 appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fischer & Todd McLellan Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings Christian Fischer and Head Coach Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate in Florida on Thursday January 16, 202...

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Red Wings' Joe Veleno and Christian Fischer Team Up For 2-on-0 goal vs. Flyers

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Provides helper in win Fischer notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Fischer helped out on the first of Jeff Petry's two goals in the contest. The helper ended a six-game slump for Fischer, who was also scratched twice in that span as he competes for a fourth-line spot. The winger is at four points, 17 shots on net, 51 hits, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating over 27 appearances. Fischer is mainly competing with Tyler Motte and Joe Veleno to stay in the lineup, though all three played Saturday while Marco Kasper (illness) was out.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fischer and Derek Lalonde Media | Detroit Red Wings Christian Fischer and Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Dec. 3, 2024

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • NHL.COM

Nabs assist Monday Fischer provided an assist and seven hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Fischer ended his 13-game point drought by assisting on a Moritz Seider tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Fischer has maintained a steady bottom-six spot in the lineup despite his lack of offense. He's missed just one game in 2024-25, racking up three points, six shots on net, nine PIM, 38 hits and a minus-2 rating over 20 appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in goal in win Fischer scored his first goal of the season on his only shot in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Fischer opened the scoring for Detroit by tying the score at one in the opening frame of Thursday's win. The Chicago native added five PIM, four hits and a plus-2 rating in 10:37 of ice time. Fischer's offensive production will be limited due to his bottom-six role and lack of time on the man advantage, but he's capable of chipping in from time to time. Fischer has provided a goal and an assist through six games.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Kane's late power-play goal lifts Red Wings to 5-3 win over Devils

Patrick Kane scored a go-ahead, power-play goal with 3:32 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-3

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Fischer scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Christian Fischer, Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Detroit Red Wings Christian Fischer, Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Oct. 18, 2024

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Ready to play Thursday Coach Derek Lalonde said that Fischer (upper body) will be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers.

Impact Fischer was injured Saturday versus Nashville and sat out Monday's game in New York against the Rangers. Fischer was held without a point in his first two games of the season and is expected to see third-line minutes. alongside Tyler Motte and Andrew Copp in the second-half of back-to-back games with New York.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Fischer (upper body) won't play Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Fischer is considered day-to-day after getting hurt in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville. He hasn't earned a point and has gone without a shot on net through two appearances this season. If Detroit doesn't bring up a forward from the minors for Monday's contest, the team could have seven defensemen in the lineup against the Rangers.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with upper-body injury Fischer (upper body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Predators.

Impact Fischer was ruled out shortly before the start of the third period. The 27-year-old winger should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game versus the Rangers. The Red Wings don't have a healthy extra forward on the roster, so they may be forced to make a roster move if Fischer can't suit up.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fischer, Alex Lyon, Derek Lalonde Post Game | Detroit Red Wings Christian Fischer, Alex Lyon, Derek Lalonde Post Game Comments | Sept. 27, 2024 vs CHI

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Christian Fischer, Alex Lyon, Derek Lalonde Post Game Comments | Sept. 27, 2024 vs CHI

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Inks one-year deal Fischer signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with the Red Wings on Monday.

Impact Although Fischer tested the unrestricted free agent market, he ended up returning to Detroit. He had five goals, 19 points, 36 PIM and 138 hits across 79 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24. He'll likely serve in a bottom-six capacity next season.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Discouraging finish in Motown Fischer completed his debut campaign with the Red Wings, adding five goals, 14 assists and 138 hits through 79 games. He was neutral in the plus-minus category.

Impact Despite a bottom-six role, Fischer has proven that he's capable of providing a decent amount of offense, but his production screeched to a halt at a time that the Red Wings were desperate in their attempts to clinch a playoff berth. Fischer was held without a point for the final 12 games, failing to provide ancillary scoring for the Original Six club that indeed failed to make its way into the postseason. This very well could end up being a "one-and-done" stint for Fischer in the Motor City, as the physical winger is a pending unrestricted free agent.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs three points on Isles Fischer supplied a goal and two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Fischer has turned up the heat, adding three goals and two assists over the last four games. It's quite the random streak for a checking-line grinder, but the Red Wings will certainly take all they can get as they fight for their first playoff berth in eight years. Fischer has five goals, 14 assists, and a plus-6 rating through 67 contests with this being his debut campaign for Detroit.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fischer, Dylan Larkin, Derek Lalonde Post Game Comments | March 21 vs NYI

MARCH 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Christian Fischer, James Reimer, Derek Lalonde Post Game Comments | 3/16 vs BUF

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Red Wings' Christian Fischer Slides One Home While Falling To Even Score

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Heating up with helpers Fischer tacked on an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Fischer has four assists in the last five games to easily qualify as a season-best stretch. With two goals, 11 assists and a plus-10 rating through 52 games, the versatile forward seemingly is doing all that is asked of him as a penalty-killing specialist in the bottom six. Following his one-year, $1.125 million deal with the Wings, Fischer could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in loss Fischer notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Fischer helped out on a J.T. Compher tally in the second period. This was Fischer's third straight game with an assist after he had just one helper in all of January. The 26-year-old is at 12 points, 60 shots on net, 69 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 50 appearances. While he's showing more on offense, he's still limited to a bottom-six role that will make maintaining his scoring rate difficult.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper Fischer posted an assist, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Fischer has helpers in back-to-back games coming out of the All-Star break after posting just one assist across his previous 14 contests. The 26-year-old continues to bring a physical presence in the bottom six, but his scoring contributions are often limited. He's at 11 points, 56 shots on net, 64 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 49 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces with apple in win Fischer supplied an assist Saturday as the Red Wings edged the Kings, 5-3.

Impact The Red Wings just need Fischer to keep his game simple and mistake-free as a bottom-six forward averaging 10:39 of ice time. including 0:44 on the penalty kill. He's done well in limited action based on a pair of goals, seven assists and a plus-5 rating through 39 games.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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