Tarasenko provided an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko has a helper in three straight games after helping out on a Dylan Larkin goal late in Saturday's loss. The 32-year-old Tarasenko has struggled with consistency so far, so it's tough to tell if this is a mirage or a return to form on offense. The veteran winger has six points, 25 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-4 rating over 16 appearances, playing primarily in a third-line role.

Tarasenko registered an assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko set up Jonatan Berggren's tally in the second period. The helper snapped a seven-game slump for Tarasenko, who continues to see a limited role on the third line and second power-play unit. The winger has just four points with 23 shots on net, six hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 14 appearances this season, so it doesn't look like he'll be much of a fantasy force.

Tarasenko (illness) will return to the lineup versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sam Stockton of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko missed Wednesday's game versus Winnipeg due to the flu. The 32-year-old forward has a pair of goals and one assist in nine games this season. Tarasenko is expected to play on the third line and see time on the second power-play unit.

Tarasenko (illness) is listed as a scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Jets, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko is dealing with the flu, and it appears he'll miss at least one game. The 32-year-old winger's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Sabres.

Tarasenko picked up the flu bug and will be a game-time decision against Winnipeg on Wednesday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's game-day skate and will need to recover quickly in order to suit up versus the Jets. If the 32-year-old winger does miss out, the Wings are likely to deploy seven defensemen, probably Erik Gustafsson, rather than recalling a forward from AHL Grand Rapids.

Tarasenko registered an assist in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko has a point in each of the last two games. The winger is up to two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, four hits and a plus-3 rating. He saw just 12:19 of ice time Tuesday and continues to be relatively limited despite being listed in a top-six role. His power-play role will likely keep him somewhat productive, but Tarasenko is more of a supporting player in the Red Wings' offense.

Tarasenko scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko snapped a three-game slump with his first-period marker. The 32-year-old winger was listed on the top line Saturday, but he still logged a modest 13:34 of ice time. He's produced two goals, 13 shots on net, four hits and a plus-2 rating through five contests this season. Its too early to rule out a strong season for Tarasenko, but this lukewarm start is raising concerns that he may no longer be a reliable source of offense.

Tarasenko (illness) will play in Thursday's matchup with the Rangers, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko has managed just one goal through the first three games despite putting eight shots on net and averaging 2:01 of ice time with the man advantage. Last season, the 32-year-old winger racked up 55 points in 76 regular-season games for the Senators and Panthers and should be capable of producing at similar levels in 2024-25.

Tarasenko didn't practice Wednesday because he's dealing with an illness, according to Carley Johnston of the Red Wings' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko has a goal in three contests with the Red Wings this season. If he can't play Thursday versus the Rangers, then Detroit will need to recall a forward from the minors or dress seven defensemen.

Tarasenko scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasenko was able to score in his Detroit debut, burying his first goal of the year at 12:32 of the second period. The 32-year-old winger is on his fifth team in three years after signing a two-year deal with the Red Wings as a free agent. He had 55 points over 76 regular-season games between the Senators and the Panthers last season, so there's still some offense in his game. Tarasenko is in a second-line role to begin 2024-25.