DETROIT RED WINGS NEWS

Up to active roster Rasmussen was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Rasmussen went down to the taxi squad for the off-day, but he'll suit up for a 15th straight game. The 2017 ninth overall pick has accrued just three points through 14 games. He's slated to play in a top-six role against the Lightning on Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slotting in Saturday Nielsen was promoted to the active roster for Saturday's game versus the Lightning.

Impact Nielsen will skate on the third line with Vladislav Namestnikov and Valtteri Filppula on Saturday. The 36-year-old has collected five points and 18 shots through 23 games.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Ryan (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Lightning.

Impact Ryan will watch a third straight game from the press box. He's been skating, so he shouldn't be out for too long. The 34-year-old should be considered questionable for Sunday's rematch against the Bolts.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Saturday Gagner (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Lightning.

Impact Gagner will miss a third straight game with this mystery injury. He's considered day-to-day at this time. Veteran winger Valtteri Filppula will enter the lineup in Gagner's place Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Saturday Filppula was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Filppula will enter the lineup for Saturday's road game against the Lightning, marking his first appearance with the big club since Feb. 28. The 37-year-old has posted five points and 10 PIM through 20 games this season.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on Tampa Bay Greiss will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road matchup with the Lightning.

Impact Greiss was solid in his last start Thursday versus Florida, stopping 33 of 36 shots, but he ultimately suffered his 19th loss of the season due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll attempt to snap his four-game losing streak in a brutal road matchup with a Tampa Bay team that's 14-3-0 at home this year.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Red Wings game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Time, TV, more info Detroit Red Wings game time, TV channel, radio info, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Tampa Bay Lightning

APRIL 3, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Wings' Adam Erne on tying career-best 7 goals: 'I needed to prove I belonged' Ted Kulfan talks to winger Adam Erne about facing Tampa Bay this weekend. Erne scored 7 goals with the Lightning in 2018-2019.

APRIL 3, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Dropped to taxi squad Rasmussen was assigned to the Red Wings' taxi squad Friday.

Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so look for Rasmussen to rejoin the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Svechnikov was waived by Detroit on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Svechnikov is only making $874,125 at the NHL level and he's picked up five points through 10 top-level appearances this year, so there may be a few teams interested in snatching him off waivers.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffles to taxi squad Nielsen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.

Impact Look for Nielsen to return to the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to taxi squad Svechnikov was returned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.

Impact Svechnikov will almost certainly be back on the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Lightning.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to taxi squad Smith was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.

Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so look for Smith to return to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Tampa Bay on 7-game road skid

Detroit will attempt to end its seven-game road losing streak when the Red Wings face Tampa Bay

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Glendening: These two players are huge for Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings alternate captain Luke Glendening, April 1, 2021.

APRIL 2, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Blashill: How Rasmussen, Smith can help Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, April 1, 2021.

APRIL 2, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Wennberg scores in OT, Panthers beat Red Wings 3-2

Alex Wennberg scored the winning goal in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't hold third-period lead Greiss turned aside 33 of 36 shots Thursday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Greiss was trying to snap a four-game winless stretch (0-3-0) but Florida tied the game at 2-2 midway through the third period, and then Alexander Wennberg overpowered Greiss with a wrister from the right dot 1:25 into overtime. Greiss dropped to 2-14-5 on the year with a 3.39 GAA and an .890 save percentage.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out two apples Nemeth had a pair of assists with two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida.

Impact The 28-year-old figured in on both Detroit goals, picking up a pair of secondary helpers for his first multi-point game of the year. Nemeth has two goals and six assists through 37 games this season.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 10-goal mark Mantha scored a goal on two shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers on Thursday.

Impact Mantha gave the Red Wings a 2-1 lead 6:07 into the third period, breaking in on a 2-on-1 rush and roofing a shot past Florida netminder Chris Driedger. The goal was Mantha's 10th of the season, moving him into a tie for the team lead with center Robby Fabbri.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in eventual loss Erne scored a goal on his only shot and added three hits with three blocks in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida.

Impact Erne opened the scoring 4:21 into the game, redirecting a Troy Stecher shot-pass in the slot. It was the seventh goal of the year for Erne, matching his career high from two seasons ago while he was with Tampa Bay. His seven goals have come on 41 shots, giving the 25-year-old a career-high 17.1 shooting percentage.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Blanc's Jon Merrill 'definitely watching' hometown Tigers Red Wings defenseman Jon Merrill says 'it was fun growing up in Michigan in the early 2000s when they (Tigers) had some good teams'

APRIL 1, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Between pipes Thursday Greiss will defend the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Panthers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Greiss performed well in relief of Calvin Pickard -- who was making a third straight start -- in Tuesday's loss to the Panthers, steering away 24 of 25 shots. The 35-year-old Greiss will get an encore with Jonathan Bernier (leg) still out. He'll have his hands full against a potent Panthers offense, though it helps that Aleksander Barkov (lower body) is out.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE