Optimistic update provided on Ville Husso

While it was originally being speculated earlier this week that Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso's season could be finished after playing in a career high 51 games, it seems as though there is a bit of good news to be shared on his status as the regular season schedule winds down to a close. 

According to Detroit Free Press beat writer Helene St. James, Husso is expected to be able to make a return to action, though it won't be for tonight's game against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes or in Detroit's following contest on the road against the Winnipeg Jets.

She writes: 

"Alex Nedeljkovic starting Thursday for Red Wings. Derek Lalonde says Ville Husso not done for season after all, but won't be available Thursday or Friday."

It was Nedeljkovic who was between the pipes for Tuesday night's victory at Little Caesars Arena against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite allowing four tallies, the pending unrestricted free agent made several strong saves as he continues to make the case that he deserves a new contract. 

Husso, who is in his first year with the Red Wings after being acquired from the St. Louis Blues in a trade last summer, has amassed a record of 25-19-6 with a 3.02 goals against average, .899 save percentage and three shutouts.

The Red Wings and Hurricanes will battle one another tonight starting at 7:30 PM EST in a nationally televised game (ESPN Plus/Hulu).