Montreal — The Red Wings called up forward Ben Street from Grand Rapids on Tuesday morning — just in case.
Street, 30, could be needed, with two Red Wings getting nicked during Monday’s 2-1 loss to Buffalo.
Frans Nielsen missed playing time in the second period because of an undisclosed injury, and Gustav Nyquist was on the receiving end of a big hit from Tyler Ennis late in the second period but missed no playing time.
Street, 30, is having a good season with the Griffins.
In 57 games, Street (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) has 51 points (23 goals, 28 assists) with a plus-1 plus-minus rating.