Zetterberg will play tonight.
Zetty missed the Wings last two games with a groin injury, but he will play tonight. He has eight goals and 24 assists in 34 games this year.
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Zetterberg says he's optimistic he'll play tomorrow.
Zetterberg has missed the Red Wings last two games with a groin injury he suffered last week. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's game with the Coyotes.
Babcock confirms Zetterberg (groin) out tonight and day to day.
Zetterberg was a late scratch before yesterday's game with a groin injury that will keep him out of tonight's game as well. He has eight goals and 24 assists in 34 games this season.
Babcock said he doesn't expect Zetterberg to play tomorrow because of his groin injury.
Zetterberg was a late scratch for today's game with Chicago. Zetterberg tweaked his groin in warmups and will likely miss tomorrow's game with the Avalanche.
Holland said Zetterberg is day to day with lower body injury. He took warmup.
Zetterberg was a late scratch for today's game. Monitor his status tomorrow.
Zetterberg on ice so it looks like he's good to go for tonight against Blues.
Zetterberg missed practice yesterday because he was feeling 'under the weather'. He was back at practice this morning and looks like he'll be able to play tonight. Check his status prior to game time just to be sure.
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Bertuzzi and Zetterberg skating for Wings
Zetterberg skating is a good sign that he will play tonight. The star forward has really come on as of late and now has 16 goals and 55 points in 67 games.
Could mean Zetterberg is out. Stay tuned to beat writers in Detroit this a.m.
Zetterberg missed yesterday's practice and is questionable to play tonight. Expect a further update on his status shortly.
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Zetterberg moves up to the top line with Datsyuk injured. Through 60 games, he scored 13 goals and 46 points.
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#RedWings Zetterberg has 4 g, 7 a last 7 games. #SJSharks
After a slow start, Zetterberg is picking up his pace. The superstar center entered today's game with 12 goals and 45 points in 59 games.
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Barring a last-minute change, #RedWings Zetterberg is a go for tonight.
Zetterberg is in tonight, adjust your lineup accordingly.
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But Wings general manager Ken Holland confirmed in a text message that Zetterberg will take the pre-game skate and decide whether to play tonight. “Right now looks like he will play but final decision after warmup,” Holland wrote.
Sounds like Zetterberg will be an option for tonight's game. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games. Check back for a further update.
Optional skate for Wings. Zetterberg (lower body injury) and Cleary (knee) are skating but not playing tonight.
Both players have been ruled out for tonight's game but their participation suggests they won't be out too much longer. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games.
Per Holland: Zetterberg out tomorrow
No word on the extent of Zetterberg's injury. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games.
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Zetterberg is not practicing.
The Wings don't play today so it could be a maintenance day for Z. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games.
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Zetterberg is fine. He left the ice early to drive Holmstrom's snowmobile onto the ice.
Zetterberg left today's practice early but clearly wasn't injured. The Red Wings' star has 10 goals and 40 points in 56 games.
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#RedWings Zetterberg is skating in warm-ups, but not sure if that means he's playing tonight. #Oilers
Zetterberg could play tonight but we still don't have an official confirmation from the team.
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg is questionable for tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers with an undisclosed injury.
We should have an update prior to tonight's 7:30 puck drop. According to Mlive.com if Zetterberg can't play, Valtteri Filppula moves to center with Johan Franzen and either Brunnstrom or Jiri Hudler on the other wing.
He said center Henrik Zetterberg was scratched due to "upper-body soreness" but will be ready for Friday.
The Wings are fortunate enough to rest their star players as their preseason roster holds plenty of depth. Last season, he scored 24 goals and 80 points over 80 games for the Wings. Expect him to produce 70-80 points over this season.
Babcock confirms he'll split up Datsyuk and Zetterberg tonight
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