Nedeljkovic surrendered seven goals on 48 shots in Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic had a three-goal lead to protect midway through the third period, but the Lightning caught up and then dominated overtime to spoil his Red Wings debut. The 25-year-old won't always face such a relentless opponent, but wins may be hard to come by on a team still in rebuilding mode. The Ohio native figures to split time with Thomas Greiss this season, although Nedeljkovic is more likely to emerge as the primary goalie. The Red Wings' next game is Saturday versus the Canucks.

Per The Athletic's Max Bultman, Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll guard the home goal in Thursday's season opener versus Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was fantastic for the Hurricanes last season, going 15-5-3 while posting a 1.90 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 23 appearances. The 25-year-old backstop will attempt to secure his first win as a Red Wing in a home matchup with a Lightning squad that averaged 2.96 goals per game on the road last campaign, ninth in the NHL.

Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on the road against the Sabres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic put together a solid 15-5-3 record in 23 appearances for the Hurricanes last year but still saw himself shipped off to Detroit in the offseason. The 25-year-old netminder figures to split the workload with Thomas Greiss though should have the inside track to a few extra opportunities.

Nedeljkovic set aside 33 of 37 shots from the Blue Jackets in Wednesday's 4-2 loss.

EDGE Analysis

This final stat line from Nedeljkovic isn't exactly impressive, but three of his goals allowed took place with the Wings shorthanded, and the 25-year-old had to compensate for lackluster defensive play from his allied skaters. Nedeljkovic, who actually made a number of big saves in this latest contest, figures to be in a 1A, 1B goalie tandem with Thomas Greiss this campaign.

Nedeljkovic will start Wednesday's road game versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic has struggled in relief appearances during the preseason, but he'll get a chance to start Wednesday. The 25-year-old is expected to at least earn an even split of playing time with Thomas Greiss in 2021-22.

Nedeljkovic penned a two-year, $6 million deal with Detroit on Thursday, per agent Rich Evans.

EDGE Analysis

It didn't take Nedeljkovic long to square away a contract with his new club and remains poised to secure the No. 1 job in training camp. Even if he does split time with Thomas Greiss, the 25-year-old Nedeljkovic should see additional starts compared to his 2020-21 campaign in which he played just 23 contests. Although the team around him figures to continue to struggle, the Ohio native could be an intriguing late-round option in redraft formats if he can secure the starting job.

Nedeljkovic was acquired by the Red Wings from the Hurricanes in exchange for the rights to Jonathan Bernier and a 2021 third-round pick Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic put together a solid first full season in the NHL in which he posted a 15-5-3 record with a 1.90 GAA and three shutouts. The Ohio native will need a new contract, as he will be a restricted free agent and could cost the Wings upward of $3-4 million annually. Nedeljkovic will likely split the starts with Thomas Greiss to begin the year but could be in line to take over as the preferred No. 1 option with a strong start.

Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Lightning in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

With the Hurricanes now eliminated from the postseason, Nedeljkovic finishes with a 4-5 record, .920 save percentage and a 2.17 GAA. He lost all three of his starts against the Lightning.

Nedeljkovic is in net for Tuesday's Game 5 against visiting Tampa Bay, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will try to harness the energy of the home crowd and stave off elimination with the Hurricanes down 3-1 in the series. He ceded the start to Petr Mrazek in both Games 3 and 4 after allowing four goals on 45 shots across the first two games of Round 2. That said, Ned was dynamite in his own barn this year, posting a sparkling .934 save percentage with an equally impressive 1.76 GAA through 10 starts at PNC Arena -- something worth considering for those in daily contests.

Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 15 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Despite facing his lowest shot volume of the postseason, Nedeljkovic wasn't able to fend off the Lightning. He's lost both games to start the season, allowing four goals on 45 shots in that span. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour has yet to announce a starting goalie for Thursday's Game 3, but with Nedeljkovic struggling slightly in the second round, the veteran Petr Mrazek could be considered for a start.