Green is dealing with an illness that will prevent him from lacing up for Saturday's matinee against the visiting Capitals. Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first we've heard of Green being under the weather, but there's going to be a quick turnaround on his reevaluation since the Red Wings will complete the back-to-back set on the road against the Penguins on Sunday. Meanwhile, rookie blueliner Ryan Sproul will tag in for Green.