Tarasov Gets Detroit’s Net Again as the Road Trip Opens
Todd McLellan goes back to Daniil Tarasov in net as Detroit opens a four-game road trip. #RedWings
Daniil Tarasov returns to the Detroit Red Wings' starting net ahead of their four-game road trip, which begins with a match against the Seattle Kraken. Helene St. James announced his return, stating that Tarasov would be the Red Wings' confirmed starter against the Kraken. The Red Wings, currently at 3-3-2 with 8 points, will play Seattle, who sit at 5-3-1 with 11 points, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle at 9:40 p.m. ET.
Before this series, the teams faced each other 11 days ago in a game where Tarasov played, and John Gibson took his place in goal. Gibson has underperformed with a 3.58 GAA and .873 save percentage in his six starts. Tarasov has been sharp, with a .965 save percentage in his three appearances this season, including a shutout during a 1-0 shootout loss at Montreal.
Detroit's next destinations on their road trip will be Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton before returning home on October 29.
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