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Red Wings’ Kasper, Appleton out week-to-week; Compher out day-to-day

The Detroit Red Wings have had a tumultuous start to their season, and now they’re dealing with multiple injuries up front. Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while forward Mason Appleton will be…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:11 PM
Red Wings’ Kasper, Appleton out week-to-week; Compher out day-to-day
Key Things to Know
  • Detroit forwards Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are out week-to-week, while J.T. Compher is day-to-day.
  • Kasper missed Sunday's game with an upper-body injury, while Appleton and Compher sustained undisclosed injuries.
  • Top-line center Dylan Larkin is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings are facing multiple forward injuries early in the season. Marco Kasper is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while Mason Appleton is also sidelined week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury. Additionally, J.T. Compher is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury following a heavy hit against the Winnipeg Jets.

Despite the setbacks, Detroit received positive news as top-line center Dylan Larkin is expected to make his season debut against the Ottawa Senators. Following that matchup, the Red Wings will host the Seattle Kraken on Friday before visiting the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

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