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.