Kris Draper is definitely back in the lineup tonight. He has missed the past five games with a groin injury. Dallas Drake won't play tonight. Coach Mike Babcock said that Drake has a chest injury.
Draper's return might be the trigger of some good news up front for the Red Wings. Dan Cleary is going to have the wires taken out of his jaw Monday and will play Tuesday night in St. Louis.
Babcock said that Valtteri Filppula might also return Tuesday as might Drake.