The Big Story
Heritage Classic start of something special – by Nicholas J. Cotsonika: NHL.com
Today at 3pm ET, we get our first outdoor game of the year.
The Heritage Classic will showcase Connor McDavid against Patrik Laine. It should be a fun, high-scoring game.
In Detroit Land
Red Wings’ Abdelkader out with lower body injury – Adam Gretz: NBCSports
Abdelkader’s injury meant Athanasiou drew back into the lineup last night.