An early batch of pregame notes for today’s Red Wings – Blue Jackets tilt before I hit the road…
Head coach Mike Babcock has ruled out forward Valtteri Filppula, who left Saturday’s game with back spasms. Derek Meech will shift to forward once again to take his place in the lineup.
Babcock has not announced which goalie he’ll go with today. During yesterday’s FSN Detroit broadcast Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond were pretty certain Chris Osgood would get the nod for a second game in as many days.
Columbus will be starting Calder Trophy candidate Steve Mason, back from missing one game with the flu.