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Mrazek gets the start in goal vs. the Devils.

Mrazek allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Red Wings 4-2 win over the Jets last Thursday. Jimmy Howard started the last three, but Mrazek will get back in tonight in New Jersey which leaves Howie for Sunday vs. Vancouver. He makes for a nice spot-start against the Devils who’s offence ranks 25th in the NHL.

Petr Mrazek
Mrazek will start his first game of the season on Thursday.

Mrazek will make his season debut tonight after posting a 3-2-0 record with a 3.25 GAA and .876 SV% in six games with Grand Rapids. He is a career 3-5-0 with a 1.80 GAA and .926 SV% in the NHL. He is a young up-and-coming goaltender who had a great preseason, who could make for a nice spot-start tonight vs. the Jets.

Petr Mrazek
Killorn (upper-body) will not play on Saturday.

Killorn is “getting close” but is not ready to return to the lineup tonight vs. Columbus. This will be the second straight game that he has missed and sixth in the last nine games. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Alex Killorn
The Red Wings have recalled Petr Mrazek from Grand Rapids (AHL).

Mrazek, 22, has gone 1-2-0 with a 3.80 GAA and .854 SV% in four games with Grand Rapids this season. Mrazek was excellent in the preseason and has been solid in his brief time with the Red Wings. He is 3-5-0 with a 1.80 GAA and .926 SV% in his young NHL career. With Jonas Gustavsson out for two months, Mrazek should see a handful of starts, but the Red Wings do not have a back-to-back until December 6th and 7th, so he could be waiting awhile if the Wings decide to ride Jimmy Howard.

Petr Mrazek
Killorn (undisclosed) is expected to return on Tuesday.

Killorn was held out of Saturday's game, but said that he is very close to returning to the lineup. He has missed a total of four games with an undisclosed injury, but Jonathan Marchessault and Mike Blunden were both reassigned to the AHL this morning, which suggests that Killorn, who is practicing this morning, will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. He has two goals and five games.

Alex Killorn
Gudas (lower-body) says he is ready to go Friday.

Gudas missed the last four games with a lower-body injury he suffered on October 13. With Luke Witkowski going back to the AHL it is a guarantee that Gudas will be back in the lineup on Friday. He will skate on the second pair with Jason Garrison.

Radko Gudas
Killorn (undisclosed) is unlikely to play on Friday.

Killorn practiced with the team this afternoon, but is still a little bit away from returning to the lineup. The Lightning have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so if he isn't available for tomorrow, there is a good chance he won't be ready for Saturday either.

Alex Killorn
Gudas (lower-body) is on the ice for the Lightning's practice.

Gudas, who was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, has missed the last four games with the lower-body injury that he suffered 10 days ago. He is eligible to return to the lineup whenever he is healthy and it looks as if that might be tomorrow in Winnipeg.

Radko Gudas
Killorn (undisclosed) is on the ice for Lightning practice this afternoon.

Killorn missed both games of Tampa Bay's back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday with an undisclosed injury that he suffered in Monday's morning skate. Being on the ice this morning is a positive sign that he might be available for Friday's meeting with the Jets. We will get an update on his status following the practice.

Alex Killorn
Killorn (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day.

Killorn fell into the boards at the morning skate on Monday and missed last night's game as a result. Originally the Lightning said he was fine and only got the wind knocked out of him, but it has clearly developed into a more serious issue.

Alex Killorn
The Lightning have moved Radko Gudas (lower-body) to injured reserve.

Gudas has been out since October 13 and will miss his fourth straight game tonight. He was moved to IR to make room for the Lightning to recall Mike Blunden. He is eligible to be activated from IR whenever he is healthy.

Radko Gudas