Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan had positive things to say about the performances of first year Red Wings defensemen Jacob Bernard-Docker and Travis Hamonic.

New Jersey is back at home after a five-game road trip to host the Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center. Read below for your game preview presented by Training Innovations and check back for the pre-game story.

Talbot's consistency has been apparent from the start of training camp in Traverse City. Coming off a positive camp, Talbot was good in the exhibition season and has carried that level into the regular season, where he's outplayed Gibson on the whole.

On Sunday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson has been recalled from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, marking his first NHL call-up of the season. In a corresponding move, forward Elmer Soderblom was placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to November 9th, with an undisclosed injury.

The New Jersey Devils are hoping their strong form on home ice can end a losing streak when the Detroit Red Wings visit Newark, N.J. on Monday.

These Wings have shown they will push back and definitely not roll over – unlike Wings teams in the recent past.

Illness sidelines breakout defenseman Edvinsson. His day-to-day status creates uncertainty as the Red Wings face New Jersey, with a potential roster move looming.