Tampa, Fla. – Opportunity is crucial in the NHL. A player simply needs a chance for playing time to showcase his ability.
In the case of forward Filip Zadina, he is one Red Wing who stands to benefit from the absence of Anthony Mantha in the lineup.
Mantha is out for a minimum of a month with a rib injury.
With Mantha unavailable, Zadina is likely to see steady ice time on the top two or three lines, as well as opportunities on the Detroit power play.