Crucial update released on Lucas Raymond

The good news is that the Detroit Red Wings have gone 5-1 in their last six games, putting them within striking distance of the final Wild Card postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. However, there's some unfortunate news to pass along as they get set for their critical matchup tomorrow night in the nation's capital city. 

Forward Lucas Raymond, who has missed the last five games after being injured following a collision with teammate Ben Chariot in practice, still doesn't appear ready to return to the lineup. 

However, the news isn't all bad. According to head coach Derek Lalonde, there is a chance that Raymond could return to the lineup when his team returns home on Thursday night to face the Original 6 rival New York Rangers. 

Hey, the fans in attendance who will be receiving the Raymond bobblehead would love to see the man himself on the ice this weekend! Thankfully, it appears as though that's more than just a pipe dream.

Skating in his second National Hockey League season, the sophomore forward has tallied 15 goals with 18 assists. Right now, he's on pace to light the lamp a total of 24 times, which would best his rookie season total of 23.