Copp Doubtful - Wings Feel the Hit

Andrew Copp's injury clouds Detroit's lineup as the Red Wings navigate a critical stretch without their unsung anchor on the second line. Coaches have long praised his faceoff reliability and penalty-kill steadiness, the kind of glue that holds lines together amid DeBrincat and Kane's flash. His status raises questions about how Steve Yzerman adjusts the bottom six before the trade deadline buzz intensifies.