Petr Mrazek will be the starter for Thursday's Game 5 against Tampa Bay, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Mrazek will be the starter for Thursday's Game 5 against Tampa Bay, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Mrazek hasn't been phenomenal the last two games, but he's outplayed Jimmy Howard enough to get another shot. He has the potential to steal games, and will need to perform at a high level to help the Wings get to Game 6, as his teammates are struggling on the power play and penalty kill right now.