Vrana scored a goal and earned a primary assist on the eventual game-winner, leading the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Devils on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana, who can score from a variety of angles, could have an increased role this season. The 2014 first-round draft pick was moved up to the Red Wings' top line when Tyler Bertuzzi (undisclosed) was injured during the second period. Vrana was an instant hit alongside Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. As Bertuzzi exited, Vrana joined a rush with Raymond after gaining control of a loose puck, entered the offensive zone, then converted on a shot from a severe angle at 4:34 of the second period. Vrana is attempting to rebound from an injury-shortened campaign and could receive additional time on the top line if Bertuzzi is out for an extended period.

Vrana returned from an illness to make his preseason debut in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks. He registered a goal and an assist.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana is a key fixture in the top-six group, so it's going to be critical for him to stay healthy this season. His 2021-22 campaign was cut short by a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Vrana (illness) is slated to play Saturday in preseason action against Chicago, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana had been dealing with an illness this week. He is projected to play alongside Lucas Raymond and Joe Veleno in Saturday's contest. Vrana was limited to just 26 games last season after returning from shoulder surgery.

Vrana will not be in action against Pittsburgh on Tuesday after coming down with an illness, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings suit up again versus Chicago on Wednesday, so Vrana could still be in the lineup for that contest. Still, with it being the preseason, there is no reason for Detroit to put Vrana onto the ice if he's not feeling 100 percent. Once the season starts, Vrana should be in a top-six role where he figures to offer decent top-half fantasy value.

Vrana recorded a primary assist in the season finale Friday, helping the Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana finished the season with 13 goals and six assists through 26 games and 14:56 of average ice time. The Wings carefully managed his workload following a significant shoulder injury, but he looked good during the final stretch of the season playing alongside Pius Suter and veteran Sam Gagner. According to Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press, the Wings are moving on from head coach Jeff Blashill and a pair of assistant coaches, although this shouldn't have a negative impact on Vrana's role for next season.

Vrana registered a power-play goal in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana was left all alone for a one-timer from the slot, converting his 13th goal through 23 games. The Czech winger's been shooting with pinpoint accuracy, as 21.6 percent of his shots have brushed twine. A shoulder injury prevented Vrana from playing until March 8, though he's looked rather spry as the 2021-22 campaign comes to a close.

Vrana scored two goals -- including the game-winner -- in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

He gave the Red Wings a 2-1 lead early in the second period, then potted the final tally of the night early in the third. Vrana has found a groove over the last few weeks, scoring seven goals and 11 points over the last 12 games after missing most of the season due to a shoulder injury suffered in training camp.

Vrana scored two goals on six shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana got the Red Wings on the board in the second period, then he and Dylan Larkin scored 58 seconds apart in the third to erase a 4-2 deficit and get the game to overtime. This was Vrana's third two-goal game in just 16 appearances this season, and he's potted 10 goals since finishing his lengthy recovery from a shoulder injury.

Vrana scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the second period as the Red Wings finally showed a bit of fight. Unfortunately, the score was already 6-0 at that point. Vrana has looked good since returning to action from a shoulder injury that cost him most of the season, scoring six goals and eight points over the last 10 games, and he's been rewarded with a spot on Detroit's top power-play unit in recent contests.

Vrana scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Vrana put Detroit up 2-0 in the first and 4-2 in the second with his fourth and fifth goals of the season. The Czech winger's still searching for his first assist of the season, but he's hit the ground running since returning from a shoulder injury with five goals in seven games. Vrana's a name to keep an eye on, both for the remainder of this season and next year.