Wednesday’s biggest story came from Red Wings practice, where Todd McLellan ruled out Albert Johansson for Thursday’s game against Chicago, explained Dylan Larkin’s day off, and welcomed Daniil Tarasov back to the ice. In the OHL, the Saginaw Spirit visited the West-leading Soo Greyhounds.

Red Wings

Red Wings rule out Albert Johansson vs. Chicago; Kasper, Appleton still about two weeks away
McLellan said Johansson will miss Thursday’s game, Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are roughly two weeks from returning, and Larkin’s absence from practice was a maintenance day, not a new injury.

Daniil Tarasov back at Red Wings practice, leaving Michal Postava’s next stop in question
Tarasov practiced at home for the first time since his undisclosed injury, which could send emergency recall Michal Postava back to Grand Rapids, though Detroit has not announced a move.

NCAA

Mitten Three Stars: Week of Oct. 19
Michigan State goalie Joshua Ravensbergen, Griffins captain Dominik Shine, and Flint goalie Trenten Bennett earn the stars for Oct. 19-25, with Alex DeBrincat as honorable mention.

OHL

Spirit Game Recap: at Greyhounds (Oct. 28) — Tyler Martyniuk’s first OHL goal in the Soo
Tyler Martyniuk scored his first OHL goal and Dima Zhilkin stretched his point streak to 14 games as Saginaw visited the West Division leaders; full recap inside.

The Spirit can score with anyone. Climbing the West will take a better penalty kill
Saginaw’s offense, led by OHL co-scoring leaders Zhilkin and Braidy Wassilyn, is among the league’s best, but a struggling penalty kill, slow starts, and loose play in front of the net are holding the Spirit back.

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