Petr Mrazek hasn't gotten many opportunities to start for the Detroit Red Wings, who have counted on Jimmy Howard to carry the load in net with veteran Jonas Gustavsson playing solid in a backup role over the last three seasons.
With both out due to injury, Mrazek is getting his chance.
He'll be in net as Detroit looks to snap the Blues' five-game winning streak when they meet Thursday night in St. Louis.
Gustavsson has been on injured reserve with a separated shoulder since Nov. 6, and Mrazek went 5-2-1 with a 2.31 goals-against average in his first seven starts and one relief appearance after the injury.
Howard then suffered a slight groin tear early in the first period in Saturday's loss to Washington that is expected to keep him out for 2-4 weeks. Mrazek took the loss in relief, but he made 25 saves in a 3-1 win at Buffalo on Tuesday.
''We can't be happier with the way (Mrazek) is playing,'' said defenseman Kyle Quincey, who had two assists against the Sabres. ''We're confident going forward that he can play well for us.''
The Red Wings (23-11-9) snapped a three-game skid against the Blues with a 3-0 victory in the last meeting April 13, as Mrazek made 23 saves for his second career shutout.
That victory began a stretch for Mrazek in which he's gone 7-1-1 with a 1.97 GAA in his last nine starts. He'll look to help Detroit pick up its fourth victory in five tries after it scored the opening goal for the first time in nine games Tuesday.
"We talked about that before the game," Quincey said. "That was important for us to get a good start, get the first one and definitely get the legs going."
The Blues (27-13-3) have continued winning despite a goaltender dilemma of their own. Jake Allen was sent to the AHL on Jan. 2 after struggling, leaving the crease to Brian Elliott - who returned Dec. 30 after missing 14 games with a sprained knee - and 42-year-old Martin Brodeur.
Allen made his first start in 2 1/2 weeks in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Edmonton after relieving Elliott in Saturday's 5-4 shootout victory over Carolina. Elliott will get the start in this contest after St. Louis on Wednesday granted Brodeur a week-long leave of absence, possibly signaling his exit from the Blues.
St. Louis has outscored opponents 28-10 during the winning streak after David Backes and Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and an assist apiece against the Oilers.
''We had a really good start,'' said forward Jori Lehtera, who picked up one of his two assists on Tarasenko's team-best 24th goal. ''After that we played a bit lazy, but we got the points.''
St. Louis has won the first three of a seven-game homestand, but it hopes to step up its game with Detroit, Toronto, Colorado and Nashville on the schedule before going back on the road Jan. 30.
''Now, we're going to get really challenged, but we're really controlling the game a lot better,'' said coach Ken Hitchcock, whose 684th career victory tied the late Pat Quinn for fifth on the all-time list. ''We've got more of a team concept, team game going right now."
Elliott went 0-4-1 with a 3.14 GAA in his previous five appearances against Detroit before making 28 saves in a 1-0 road win April 7.
The Blues have been outscored 8-1 while dropping the last two home matchups with the Red Wings.
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I will forever hate these douchebags. I don't care if they're in the Eastern Conference now. No mercy.
2 points, please.
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I must have missed something. At what point was Allen sent to the AHL?
This is a big test, even though Howard is out Detroit is still somehow really good even though they don't have a fraction of the talent they had back in their western conference days. I'm expecting a full 60 minutes and another offensive outburst. Let's do it!
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Not sure what your talking about?glen a richter wrote:I must have missed something. At what point was Allen sent to the AHL?
Brodeur is leaving the team for a week or two but Allen is for sure still with the team.
EDIT: Just read that on the opening post. Dammit Miles are you posting these from (Franking) ESPN again?
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No kidding. The Blues gave Allen a week off; they did NOT send him down to the AHL.STLADOGG wrote:Not sure what your talking about?glen a richter wrote:I must have missed something. At what point was Allen sent to the AHL?
Brodeur is leaving the team for a week or two but Allen is for sure still with the team.
EDIT: Just read that on the opening post. Dammit Miles are you posting these from (Franking) ESPN again?
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For real. I saw this tweet today and am not sure I agree. Detroit is still number 2 for me.gaijin wrote:I will forever hate these douchebags. I don't care if they're in the Eastern Conference now. No mercy.
2 points, please.
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2 points is all I want.
Well, that and 5 goals, please.
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No, Fox Sports actually.STLADOGG wrote:Not sure what your talking about?glen a richter wrote:I must have missed something. At what point was Allen sent to the AHL?
Brodeur is leaving the team for a week or two but Allen is for sure still with the team.
EDIT: Just read that on the opening post. Dammit Miles are you posting these from (Franking) ESPN again?
Here's a behind the scenes hint: I don't actually read these things, I just Ctrl+C and then Ctrl+V.
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While the Wings are playing well, they have some issues in net right now...and we are on fire offensively.
I'd love to run up the score on these asshats...but I'll settle for a simple W.
I don't think I've ever seen Datsyuk really get lit up on a hit. I'd love to see Backes flat out destroy him out in open ice.
I'd love to run up the score on these asshats...but I'll settle for a simple W.
I don't think I've ever seen Datsyuk really get lit up on a hit. I'd love to see Backes flat out destroy him out in open ice.
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I would love to see us crush detoilet in this game. One of those 6-0 wins would be perfect.
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And sometimes you Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V and then forget to Ctrl+C for the next game and end up Ctrl+V'ing the preview from the game the day before. Confusion ensues.dmiles2186 wrote:No, Fox Sports actually.STLADOGG wrote:Not sure what your talking about?glen a richter wrote:I must have missed something. At what point was Allen sent to the AHL?
Brodeur is leaving the team for a week or two but Allen is for sure still with the team.
EDIT: Just read that on the opening post. Dammit Miles are you posting these from (Franking) ESPN again?
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Mrazek is 7-1-1 or thereabouts this season... No cakewalk.cprice12 wrote:While the Wings are playing well, they have some issues in net right now...and we are on fire offensively.
I'd love to run up the score on these asshats...but I'll settle for a simple W.
I don't think I've ever seen Datsyuk really get lit up on a hit. I'd love to see Backes flat out destroy him out in open ice.
Datsyuk got knocked on his ass pretty good sometime in the last two seasons... vid was great - he totally didn't see it coming, got up and just skated straight to his bench without looking around at all; could tell he wasn't used to that. Can't find it now though.
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Love this from Butler:
"I hated Detroit growing up," Butler said. "Steve Yzerman's shot is forever ingrained in my memory. Being a fan of the Blues, that image, that picture from behind the goal, that slap shot, it ruined every good feeling I ever had toward the Detroit Red Wings. They're an easy team to not like if you grew up in St. Louis. I'd still like to punch (Yzerman) in the face for scoring that goal."
"I hated Detroit growing up," Butler said. "Steve Yzerman's shot is forever ingrained in my memory. Being a fan of the Blues, that image, that picture from behind the goal, that slap shot, it ruined every good feeling I ever had toward the Detroit Red Wings. They're an easy team to not like if you grew up in St. Louis. I'd still like to punch (Yzerman) in the face for scoring that goal."
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Leave Datsyuk alone. He's old and always been a classy player. Plenty of douchebags on that blasted team to hit though.cprice12 wrote:While the Wings are playing well, they have some issues in net right now...and we are on fire offensively.
I'd love to run up the score on these asshats...but I'll settle for a simple W.
I don't think I've ever seen Datsyuk really get lit up on a hit. I'd love to see Backes flat out destroy him out in open ice.
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Chris just earned an 8x10 glossy of himself on my Blues Altar.cardsfan04 wrote:Love this from Butler:
"I hated Detroit growing up," Butler said. "Steve Yzerman's shot is forever ingrained in my memory. Being a fan of the Blues, that image, that picture from behind the goal, that slap shot, it ruined every good feeling I ever had toward the Detroit Red Wings. They're an easy team to not like if you grew up in St. Louis. I'd still like to punch (Yzerman) in the face for scoring that goal."
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LOL wow awesome easily the best quote of all time.cardsfan04 wrote:Love this from Butler:
"I hated Detroit growing up," Butler said. "Steve Yzerman's shot is forever ingrained in my memory. Being a fan of the Blues, that image, that picture from behind the goal, that slap shot, it ruined every good feeling I ever had toward the Detroit Red Wings. They're an easy team to not like if you grew up in St. Louis. I'd still like to punch (Yzerman) in the face for scoring that goal."