Red Wings' Petr Mrazek: Defending cage Tuesday

Mrazek will start in goal Tuesday evening, facing the Stars on home ice, The Detroit News reports.

Analysis:

Mrazek has only faced Dallas once in his career, and that happened to be a relief outing last season for which he saw a mere 11:06 of work between the posts. The plot line for the Red Wings in the upcoming contest will be knowing how well they can support Mrazek despite a rash of injuries; seven skaters in red are on injured reserve, which could spell trouble against a Stars team known to be dangerous on the attack.