Starting Lineup: Defensive Corps

Jeff Blashill confirms his defensive group for tonight's game against the Hurricanes.

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Starting Lineup: Defensive Corps
Detroit Free Press

As the Detroit Red Wings are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at the Joe Louis Arena, head coach Jeff Blashill is putting together the best possible lineup he can think of.

 

Led by Mike Green (3G, 7P), the defensive core has impressed Red Wings fans by performing well in their own zone. Jonathan Ericsson, the favorite whipping boy of the team, has also stood out for his strong play as well as his willingness to stand up for his teammates. He has two fights to his name thus far, and took a puck to the face last week which required 20 stitches to fix.

 

With that in mind, Blashill has decided to keep things as is as he brings no changes to the defensive corps, sticking to the same lineup he iced against the San Jose Sharks: