Red Wings' lineup vs. Devils: Detroit seeking third win in row

DETROIT - The injury-plagued Detroit Red Wings will try to win their third game in a row tonight, something they accomplished only twice last season, when they host the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena (7:30, Fox Sports Detroit).

Detroit (3-7-1) is coming off victories against Dallas (4-2) and Columbus (5-3). The Devils (5-3-1) suffered an 8-3 loss at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. They are 0-2 on the road.

The Red Wings are missing three top-six forwards. Andreas Athanasiou (leg injury) hasn't skated since Sunday and is expected to be out through at least Saturday's game. Frans Nielsen (undisclosed injury) skated Thursday and expects to return Saturday. Thomas Vanek (lower-body injury) is…