Finally, some good news for the Detroit Red Wings.
Head coach Jeff Blashill said prior to Sunday’s matinee against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena that three forwards are hopeful to return to Detroit’s lineup on Tuesday at Buffalo, with the team’s top scorer headlining that list.
“Anthony Mantha’s day-to-day,” Blashill said. “I anticipate him for Tuesday.”
Mantha accumulated 12 goals and 12 assists in 29 games before injuring his ribs in a fight with Toronto defenseman Jake Muzzin on Dec. 21. Darren Helm (undisclosed) and Frans Nielsen (upper body) are also hopeful to return Tuesday but are both currently day-to-day, Blashill said.