Nedeljkovic exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will return to his role as Detroit's No. 1 netminder following his one-game absence. The 25-year-old goaltender's next potential opportunity to start between the pipes will arrive Friday versus Washington.

Nedeljkovic (COVID-19 protocols) and the Red Wings will not face the Rangers on Monday due to COVID-19 postponements.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings are still scheduled to play the Islanders on Wednesday at this time. Nedeljkoivc will need to be removed from the COVID-19 list before getting back on the ice.

Nedeljkovic was placed in COVID-19 protocols ahead of Saturday's home game against the Devils, Brendan Savage of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This effectively rules out Nedeljkovic for the upcoming contest, but the Red Wings will have the following four days off, which gives the goalie plenty of time to clear protocols. Thomas Greiss and Calvin Pickard are the options to draw a start against the Devils.

Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 32 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina's final goal was scored into an empty net. The game was tied 3-3 after two periods, but Nedeljkovic gave up a goal on a bad angle to Nino Niederreiter just 18 seconds into the third, and the Wings never found an equalizer. The 25-year-old netminder has given up at least three tallies in five of his six starts in December, going 2-4-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .899 save percentage on the month so far.

Nedeljkovic will protect the road goal Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic makes his sixth straight start after snapping a three-game losing streak Tuesday versus the Islanders. He'll face a Hurricanes team that should be a formidable threat even as they play down two players due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Nedeljkovic made 33 saves in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The Islanders' bottom-three offense was even less dangerous than usual with leading point producer Mathew Barzal in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Nedeljkovic capitalized on the favorable matchup and seemed headed for his first shutout with Detroit until Anders Lee got New York on the board with 2:33 remaining. He's beaten the Islanders twice in December, but Nedeljkovic is 0-3-0 with 10 goals allowed in three starts in between, making him tough to trust against quality offensive teams.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie to leave the ice at Tuesday's game-day skate, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports, indicating he'll patrol the crease at home versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic is mired in a three-game losing streak during which he posted a disappointing 4.14 GAA and .888 save percentage. Despite his recent struggles, the netminder continues to see the bulk of the starts over veteran Thomas Greiss, though that could certainly change with a few more bad outings.

Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 39 shots in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas Greiss started, but he gave up three goals on seven shots, prompting head coach Jeff Blashill to switch goalies for the second consecutive game. Nedeljkovic fared a little better while finishing the contest, but the Red Wings never got back in it. The 25-year-old also took the loss, dropping to 8-6-3 with a 2.81 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 19 appearances. The Red Wings have three full days before hosting the Islanders on Tuesday, so Nedeljkovic should get in some extra practice time to work on tightening things up after allowing 13 tallies in his last four games.

Nedeljkovic was pulled after two periods in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Blues. He allowed three goals on 18 shots.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic's stat line wasn't horrible, but coach Jeff Blashill felt that he should have had Colton Parayko's second-period marker, which Parayko stuffed in after a rebound squeaked through the netminder. Unfortunately for Detroit, Blashill's decision to bring in Thomas Greiss didn't pay off, as Greiss gave up two goals on seven shots and the Blues added an empty-netter after pulling away. Nedeljkovic was saddled with the loss, dropping his record to 8-5-3. He has a solid .915 save percentage overall but has gone three consecutive starts without topping .875.

Nedeljkovic led the Red Wings onto the ice, indicating he'll start Thursday's road game versus the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic saw his four-game winning streak snapped against the Predators on Tuesday, allowing four goals on 32 shots. He'll have a decent chance to bounce back Thursday, as the Blues are dealing with a plethora of absences.