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Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender gets fresh chance with the Red Wings

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Will Bloggs
December 14, 2024  (10:46)
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The Detroit Red Wings received mixed news in the goaltending department ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

As seen on ClutchPoint,, while Cam Talbot initially returned from injury, he was ruled out again due to a lower-body issue and as a result, the Red Wings have recalled veteran goaltender Jack Campbell from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions.

Jack Campbell signed with Detroit in the offseason and has spent this year in the AHL after a difficult two-year stint with the Edmonton Oilers.

The 32-year-old goaltender is familiar to Red Wings fans from his successful time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he posted a solid .916 save percentage in 69 starts.

In Detroit, Campbell is expected to backup Ville Husso until Talbot or Alex Lyon returns from their injury.

Head coach Derek Lalonde did not provide a clear timeline for Cam Talbot's return, but Alex Lyon was a full participant in practice on Friday but is not eligible to return until Wednesday at the earliest.

This means Jack Campbell's NHL stint might be brief, depending on the health of Detroit's regular goalies.

The Red Wings desperately need a turnaround since they have lost 12 of their last 16 games and fallen to sixth place in the Atlantic Division.

Their record is 11-14-14 which is a disappointing mark for a team with playoff aspirations like them.

Despite these struggles, Derek Lalonde has confirmed Ville Husso will start Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but a rematch with the Flyers awaits on Wednesday.

While Jack Campbell may not be the difference-maker he once was, a strong performance could give the Red Wings the confidence boost they need.

His presence offers a temporary solution during Detroit's injury woes, and a few key saves could help the team get back on track.

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender gets fresh chance with the Red Wings

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