Walman finished the season with a career-high 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) to complement 42 hits and 151 blocked shots through 63 games.

EDGE Analysis

Walman was bogged down by an illness in January, and a lower-body issue limited him to two games in the season's final month. But when healthy, Walman surfaced with a series of special moments. The skilled defenseman surged to a three-point performance while facing the Predators in the penultimate contest of 2023, and his penalty-shot goal in overtime against the Canucks on Feb. 11 roused the home crowd. Walman's industrious style of play makes him a good fit in Detroit, though he may be a bit too injury-prone to stay on fantasy rosters for a sustained period.

Walman (lower body) will play Monday versus the Lightning, according to Red Wings radio broadcaster Ken Kal.

EDGE Analysis

Following a six-game absence, Walman will replace Olli Maatta in the lineup against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Walman has 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots in 61 appearances this season.

Walman (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will miss his sixth consecutive contest. He has accounted for 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots across 61 appearances this season.

Walman (lower body) will miss Thursday's tilt in Carolina, according to Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will sit out his fifth straight game with the injury. He has a career-high 12 goals and 21 points in 61 games this season -- he's also added 150 blocked shots. Walman could return as early as Saturday in Florida.

Walman (lower body) won't play against Washington on Tuesday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman was hoping to be available against the Capitals, so although he'll miss a fourth straight game Tuesday, his absence might not last much longer. He's collected 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocks through 61 contests this season.

Walman (lower body) is hoping to be available against Washington on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman won't be ready to play versus the Predators on Saturday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Until Walman is ready to play, Simon Edvinsson figures to remain in the lineup for the Red Wings. Through 61 games this season, the 28-year-old Walman has set new personal bests in goals (12), points (21) and blocks (150).

Walman (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, according to Sam Stockton of the Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Walman also sat out Tuesday's tilt against Columbus. He has a career-high 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocked shots in 61 appearances this season. Due to Walman's absence, look for Simon Edvinsson to skate on the second pairing versus the Isles.

Walman (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Simon Edvinsson is expected to remain in the lineup versus the Blue Jackets due to Walman's absence. Walman's collected 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocks through 61 contests this year.

Walman recorded an assist to complement an overtime goal on a penalty shot in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

According to Dave Hogg of NHL.com, this was just the fourth time in NHL history that a defenseman scored on a penalty shot, and not until Saturday had anyone from the Red Wings accomplished such a feat. Walman's brilliant performance was accentuated by him reaching a new career high in points. His running total now stands at 11 goals and nine assists through 45 contests.

Walman scored a goal and skated to a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

With a career-high 10 goals and eight assists on the season ledger, Walman has tied a personal best in points, matching the total he accrued over 63 games last season. He has been relatively productive playing alongside 2022 Calder Trophy winner Moritz Seider, and Walman's presence affords the Wings the luxury of having supreme passer Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pair to limit Gostisbehere's defensive zone time. Walman may not be the most exciting fantasy option, but he's averaging 19:56 of ice time per game in his hockey prime.