Husso (lower body) was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Husso reportedly suffered a setback during his conditioning loan, so his status for the rest of the regular season is still unknown. The 29-year-old has appeared in just one game since Dec. 18 while dealing with multiple injuries. He's 9-5-2 with a 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 19 NHL games this season.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Suffers setback
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Husso (lower body) suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury in warmups with AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Husso has made just one appearance since Dec. 18, aggravating his lower-body injury Feb. 13 versus Edmonton. It appears unlikely now that Husso will return before the end of the regular season. The 29-year-old goaltender went 9-5-2 this season with an .892 save percentage and a 3.55 GAA.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Sent to AHL for conditioning
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Husso (lower body) was loaned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday for a conditioning assignment.
Husso's only appearance since Dec. 18 lasted for just 8:48 of ice time against Edmonton on Feb. 13. He has posted a 9-5-2 record this season with a 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 19 appearances with the Red Wings. Alex Lyon and James Reimer have been handling the goaltending duties for Detroit during Husso's extended absence.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: At practice Monday
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Husso (lower body) participated in practice Monday for the first time since getting hurt against Edmonton on Feb. 13, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
While Husso is practicing, head coach Derek Lalonde told Ansar Khan of MLive.com that the goalie isn't much closer to return and remains week-to-week. Considering he has made just one appearance in goal over the Red Wings' last 30 contests, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting him to be immediately thrust into the crease or to supplant Alex Lyon as the No. 1 option for Detroit even when he's cleared to play.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Week-to-week with lower-body injury
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Husso is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Husso suffered the lower-body injury just 8:48 into Tuesday's 8-4 loss to Edmonton. It was his first game with the Red Wings since Dec. 18 due to a different lower-body injury. Husso has a 9-5-2 record, 3.55 GAA and .892 save percentage in 19 appearances in 2023-24. James Reimer is projected to primarily back up Alex Lyon during Husso's absence.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Hurt in Tuesday's game
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Husso was hurt when the Oilers scored their first goal in Tuesday's game, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Per the team, Husso sustained a lower-body injury. Husso was replaced by Alex Lyon immediately following Leon Draisaitl's tally. This was Husso's first game since Dec. 18, but he lasted just 8:48, stopping six of seven shots. If Husso has aggravated a previous lower-body injury, Lyon and James Reimer will likely take over as the goaltending duo for the Red Wings.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Starting Tuesday
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Husso will protect the road goal versus the Oilers on Tuesday.
Husso will get his first action since Dec. 18 after missing time with a lower-body injury and an illness. The 29-year-old will be thrown right into the fire against the Oilers, who have scored 17 goals over their last six games, cooling down slightly since the end of their 16-game winning streak.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Dealing with illness
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Husso (illness) is not expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's home matchup against Ottawa, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Husso didn't practice Tuesday because of an illness, so James Reimer is slated to back up Alex Lyon versus the Senators. Husso should be available to return to the lineup after the All-Star break.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Finishes AHL conditioning stint
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Husso (lower body) completed his conditioning stint with AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
Husso earned a 25-save shutout Friday in his lone start during the conditioning stint. He hadn't played with the Red Wings since Dec. 18 because of the lower-body injury, so his time in the AHL helped shake off the rust. Alex Lyon is expected to start in Saturday's home game versus Vegas, but Husso is an option to dress as the backup netminder.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Perfect in Grand Rapids
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Husso (lower body) stopped all 25 shots in a 3-0 win over AHL Belleville on Friday.
Husso was sent down Thursday on a conditioning stint and looked back in form in his first game action since Dec. 18. Husso was 9-5-2 with a 3.53 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 18 appearances with the Red Wings before his injury. He could return to Detroit as early as Wednesday versus Ottawa, but it is more likely he will come back after the All-Star break and for now may get in extra playing time with the Griffins. Upon his return to the Red Wings, Husso will back up Alex Lyon.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Placed on injured reserve
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Husso (lower body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.
Husso was injured during Monday's game, so this move is likely retroactive to that date. The goaltender might be on IR for longer than the seven-day minimum, though, after coach Derek Lalonde declared Husso week-to-week Tuesday. Husso has a 9-5-2 record, 3.47 GAA and .895 save percentage in 17 outings this year.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Deemed week-to-week
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Husso (lower body) is considered to be week-to-week, coach Derek Lalone reports Tuesday.
Husso was injured in the first period of Monday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim. He has posted a 9-5-2 record this season with a 3.53 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 18 appearances. Alex Lyon (upper body) is also listed as week-to-week, so the Red Wings signed Michael Hutchinson on Tuesday to serve as James Reimer's backup.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Injured Monday
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Husso (lower body) left Mondy's game against Anaheim during the first period.
Husso allowed two goals on eight shots before suffering an injury and required help off the ice. This comes just days after Alex Lyon (upper body) was injured and is now considered week-to-week. James Reimer replaced Husso on Monday. An update on Husso's status should be available before Wednesday's game in Winnipeg.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Tending twine Monday
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Husso will protect the home net Monday versus the Ducks, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Husso has provided a 2-1-1 record with a .900 save percentage through five appearances in December. In 17 games played this season, he has posted a 9-5-2 record with a 3.47 GAA and an .895 save percentage. Anaheim sits 29th in the league this campaign with 2.63 goals per contest.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Shines in relief
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Husso made 18 saves in relief Saturday in a 1-0 loss to the Flyers.
He replaced Alex Lyon (lower body), who made 14 saves on 15 shots before leaving the game at 6:10 of the second period. Husso earned the game's third star for his effort. The Wings are scuffling right now. picking up five losses in their last six games (1-4-1). Use caution with Husso in your net.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Facing Hurricanes
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Husso will patrol the home crease versus Carolina on Thursday, Red Wings' host Carley Johnston reports.
Husso was a little shaky in his last start Tuesday against St. Louis, surrendering four goals on 37 shots, but he still came away with a victory thanks to fantastic offensive support from his teammates. The 28-year-old netminder will attempt to pick up his 10th win of the season in a home matchup with a Hurricanes squad that's averaging 3.00 goals per game on the road this year, 18th in the NHL.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Nabs win against former club
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Husso stopped 33 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Blues.
Facing the club that selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL Draft, Husso had a bit of a shaky second period but bounced back in the third as Detroit scored three unanswered goals to put the game away. The 28-year-old netminder has just one regulation loss in his last six starts, going 4-1-1 over that stretch, but his 3.84 GAA and .881 save percentage during that time aren't making a strong case for more playing time.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Starting in St. Louis
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Husso will defend the road net Tuesday against the Blues, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Husso is coming off a 30-save effort in last Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks. He has posted a record of 8-4-2 this season with a 3.65 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 14 appearances. St. Louis ranks 26th in the league this campaign with 2.78 goals per contest.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Wobbles but gets win
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Husso made 26 saves Saturday in a 5-4 overtime win over Montreal.
Husso wasn't great, but he was still good enough for the win. The Wings collapsed in front of him in the third and allowed the Habs back into the game after leading 4-2 heading into that frame. Husso currently has an 8-4-1 record with a 3.48 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 13 starts this season. He has now won three of his past four starts, though he hasn't allowed fewer than two goals in any game this season.
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Red Wings' Ville Husso: Starting vs. Montreal
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Husso will guard the road cage Saturday against the Canadiens, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
Husso has played well of late, posting a .926 save percentage over his last two starts to improve to 7-4-1 with a 3.44 GAA and .892 save percentage overall. He'll face a Canadiens team that's averaging 2.7 goals per game this season.
