Looks like Eaves is the odd man out for Game 6. Bertuzzi and Samuelsson on the fourth line with Emmerton.
Eaves will be a healthy scratch for Game 6. Samuelsson did not look great in Game 4 or 5 but he did score a big goal for the Wings in Anaheim. Bertuzzi looked strong in Game 5 which is why he will stay in the lineup tonight.
Mike Babcock says Patrick Eaves in tonight against Ducks, isn't sure yet which F will come out. #RedWings
Eaves missed the Red Wings last game after taking a puck to the jaw at practice earlier in the week. The Red Wings will not decide which forward comes out until after warmups.
Eaves is out tonight. Day to day. Sprained joints in jaw bone is how they described it.
Eaves took a puck to the jaw in practice yesterday. X-rays revealed no fracture, but he has sprained joints in his jaw. Eaves has six points in two games this season, he is not fantasy relevant.
Patrick Eaves is on the verge of returning to NHL action for the first time since taking a slap shot to the head (broken jaw, concussion) on Nov. 26, 2011.
Eaves continues to experience concussion-like symptoms more than 13 months after he suffered a broken jaw when hit in the side of the head by a shot from Nashville's Roman Josi on Nov. 26, 2011.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Patrick Eaves' fractured jaw has healed, but the Detroit Red Wings fear he might have a concussion, so they have no idea when he can resume skating.
Doesn't sound like Eaves will be back any time soon. The former 29th overall pick has only one assist this season, playing in only 10 games.
Eaves would come away with a broken jaw, which should knock him out of the lineup for a few games. If you haven't dropped him yet, now would be the safe time to let Eaves go.