Red Wings forced to make defensive change

The Detroit Red Wings have been getting key contributions from their blue line this season, including from newcomers Ben Chiarot and Olli Maatta. Of course, there's also the matter of Filip Hronek having become the 1st Red Wings defenseman in franchise history to record a point in each of his first 11 road games. 

However, there's been a change to the blue line ahead of tonight's divisional matchup against the Florida Panthers at FLA LIVE Arena. Maatta will not be available tonight due to an undisclosed illness, meaning that Robert Hagg factors back into the lineup. Additionally, tonight will also feature the return to action for Gustav Lindstrom, who hasn't played in nearly a month after suffering an injury on November 10. Out of the lineup will come Jake Walman, listed as a "coaches decision".

Hagg has appeared in 12 games so far this season for Detroit, registering two assists along with a -6 rating. Meanwhile, Lidstrom has skated in 13 games, with one assist and a -5 rating.