The Daily: Red Wings Vrana lights lamp In Grand Rapids; Schenn to Bruins?

Playing his 500th professional game, Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana was scoring his first goal since October 25. The Grand Rapids Griffins were posting an impressive 5-2 AHL road victory over the Rockford IceHogs. Vrana would be netting the fourth goal of the game for the Griffins. Grand Rapids scored four times in the first 3:52 of the game. Vrana scored by firing a shot from the left circle and in off the right post.

It was his first goal in pro hockey since he was tallying for the Red Wings. That was also in a 5-2 road victory at the New Jersey Devils.

VRANA WITH HIS 1ST GOAL OF THE SEASON 👀 #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/kmxJ6W1OD4

— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 19, 2023

Vrana was assigned to Grand Rapids on January 4 after clearing NHL waivers. Vrana has collected 1-1-2 totals in nine games with the Griffins. He spent two months in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program between October-December.

Red Wings teammate Alex Nedeljkovic was making 35 saves to improve to 4-1-2 with the Griffins. He was also sent to GR after clearing NHL waivers earlier this month. Austin Czarnik was pacing the attack for the Griffins, compiling two goals and an assist.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

• The Red Wings haven’t been as strong defensively of late, and goalie Ville Husso also isn’t as sharp between the pipes
• Swedish hockey journalist and former pro defenseman Sanny Lindstrom sees Marco Kasper playing in the NHL for the Red Wings next season
• A pair of AHL trade helped alleviate the glut of glut of AHL veterans on the roster of the Grand Rapids Griffins
• Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde says his team is displaying the will and the want. but it isn’t adding up to victories

Red Wings Next Game

Detroit is looking to ended an 0-2-1 skid. The Red Wings are at T-Mobile Arena to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday (10 p.m. ET). The Wings are 2-1 all-time at Vegas.

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Boston: Contenders are always seeking out defensive depth and there is trade speculation linking the Boston Bruins to Arizona Coyotes rearguard Luke Schenn.

Philadelphia: Scott Laughton and Tony DeAngelo of the Philadelphia Flyers will be recognized with honors at the annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet.

Washington: Nic Dowd is out for the Washington Capitals after suffering a lower-body injury in Monday’s game against the Islanders.

Florida: Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice was also expressing dismay with NHL officiating following their 5-4 OT loss to Toronto.

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