UPDATE: So much for no backup plan. The Red Wings recalled Jakub Kindl from Grand Rapids this afternoon. He should be ready to go tonight if Brian Rafalski (flu) can't play ... which looks more likely now that the team has made the Kindl call-up.

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Defenseman Brian Rafalski has the flu and is a maybe for tonight's game against Chicago. The Red Wings aren't calling anyone up from Grand Rapids, so if Rafalski can't go tonight, they'll be short one defenseman.

"We're hoping he's going to go," said coach Mike Babcock.