Red Wings host St. Louis Blues in a Saturday matinee with both teams looking to climb the standings.
Wings Recall Bernard-Docker, Prep for Blues Matinee
October 31, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Detroit Red Wings recalled defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins and assigned Axel Sandin-Pellikka in a roster move ahead of Saturday's matinee against the St. Louis Blues @DetroitRedWings. The Wings (6-4-3) face the Blues (6-6-1) in what shapes up as a key matchup Detroit Hockey Now. With Albert Johansson sidelined for at least three more games and Kasper and Appleton still 10 days to two weeks away, goaltender Gibson will start tomorrow. Off the ice, the Larkin situation continues to dominate the narrative, though the team appears focused on moving forward; Alex DeBrincat struck an optimistic tone, saying "We're going to move forward, and we're going to be fine" u/Quiet-Barracuda-1698. Meanwhile, fans have channeled frustration into charity, raising over $1,300 for the Jamie Daniels Foundation as Larkin forfeits daily salary @WingedWheelPod.
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Red Wings recall Jacob Bernard-Docker from Grand Rapids and assign Sandin-Pellikka in a defensive roster adjustment.
DeBrincat expresses confidence the team will move forward and be fine despite the Larkin turmoil.
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Red Wings officially recall Bernard-Docker and assign Sandin-Pellikka as they prepare for the Blues.
Fans turn Larkin's salary forfeiture into charity, raising over $1,300 for the Jamie Daniels Foundation.
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