Filip Hronek has been a rock for the Red Wings this season.
Heading into Thursday’s game in Carolina he and fellow defenseman Marc Staal were the only players who’d been in the lineup all 51 games.
Barring anything unforeseen over the final five games, it would be an achievement to not miss a game in this pandemic-ravaged schedule.
Hronek has been dealing with various bumps and bruises. He didn't practice earlier this week, taking a maintenance day. But he was back in the lineup Tuesday in Columbus.
In what has been another tough season Hronek, 23, further solidified himself as a piece in the Wings' rebuild with his determination.