-- Henrik Zetterberg (back spasms) will play tonight. He has missed the past three games and hasn't played since signing a 12-year contract. With Zetterberg back, Ville Leino will be a healthy scratch. Coach Mike Babcock said that Leino will likely return to action in Saturday's game.

-- Darren Helm will play tonight in his third call-up of the season. Helm will likely center Jiri Hudler and Mikael Samuelsson.

-- Chris Osgood will make his second straight start in n et.

-- The morning skate was an optional. Tomas Holmstrom (groin) did not take the ice.