Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Makes most of limited time
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Fabbri tallied his fourth goal of the season in Friday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.
Fabbri has now scored in back-to-back games, with the Red Wings enjoying wins each time out. The bottom-six winger has only appeared in seven games, but he boasts a ridiculous shooting percentage (36.3) to render him an excellent cash-saving option in DFS formats. While Fabbri's name may forever be synonymous with injuries, it's tough to argue that he has a knack for finding the back of the net.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: First multi-point night of season
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Fabbri had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
Fabbri notched his first assist of the season on Lucas Raymond's goal, which opened the scoring with 3:02 remaining in the first period. Just 1:12 later, Fabbri lit the lamp himself to put the Red Wings up 3-0. After missing the team's first 11 games due to a lower-body injury, Fabbri has scored three goals in six games since making his season debut.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Instant impact in return
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Fabbri (lower body) found the back of the net to complement a pair of blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.
The oft-injured Fabbri missed 11 straight games before returning against the Rangers last Tuesday. He skated to a minus-2 rating and was held off the scoresheet in that 5-3 loss, so Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde kept the winger out of the subsequent contest, a 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens. Fabbri looked eager to get back at it against the Blue Jackets, making the most of his limited ice time (10:49) between his first-period tally and the two blocked shots, denying goal-happy forwards Boone Jenner and Patrik Laine eight seconds apart in the final frame.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Will play Saturday
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Fabbri (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Fabbri sat out Thursday against Montreal after playing Tuesday versus New York for the first time in 11 games. Coach Derek Lalonde did not want Fabbri to play in consecutive games, but he will return to the lineup Saturday. Fabbri has a goal in two games this season.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Ruled out against Habs
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Fabbri (lower body) will not be in action versus Montreal on Thursday, Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside reports.
Fabbri will sit out Thursday's contest after making his return to the lineup against the Rangers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old winger should be in contention to face the Jackets on Saturday, though he hasn't been officially cleared to suit up in that game. Once back to 100 percent, Fabbri should be in line for a spot in the top six as he looks to get back over the 10-goal threshold after missing that mark last season.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Questionable Thursday
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Fabbri (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's game against Montreal.
Fabbri played for the first time since Oct. 12 on Tuesday, recording a minus-2 rating and one block in 12:42 of ice time. Because of how long he was out, the Red Wings are worried about overworking him. If Fabbri doesn't play Thursday, then Austin Czarnik might draw back into the lineup.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Ready to return
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Fabbri (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Fabbri has been sidelined for the last 11 games due to a lower-body issue -- his lone appearance came on Opening Night, when he scored a power-play goal in 14:44 of ice time. The 27-year-old winger isn't expected to skate on the power play Tuesday, but he should see time on third line at even strength against New York.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Returns to practice
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Fabbri (lower body) was able to practice Wednesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Fabbri has been ramping up his recovery efforts with a return to practice qualifying as a particularly big milestone for the oft-injured winger, who may be able to return to action next week. Khan clarified that Fabbri's injury is not related to the player's knee, which is notable since Fabbri's had multiple surgeries on both knees.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Stepping up recovery
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Fabbri (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but will miss the Red Wing's next two games, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports Wednesday.
Fabbri is hoping to play in the next week, which could see him return against the Rangers or Canadiens on Tuesday or Thursday, respectively. The 27-year-old winger scored a goal in his only appearance of the season before suffering his lower-body injury. If he can stay healthy, something that has been elusive for the Ontario native, Fabbri should be capable of pushing for the 30-point mark or perhaps even more.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Out one month
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Per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Fabbri's lower-body injury is worse than originally thought and he will miss a month of action, coach Derek Lalonde said Friday.
Fabbri was injured Opening Night and it was thought he might be able to play Saturday in Ottawa, but that will not come to fruition. Fabbri has been injury prone through most of his career, playing a full season only in the abbreviated 2021-22 campaign when the NHL had a 56-game schedule. Fabbri potted a goal in his lone appearance this season Oct. 12 versus New Jersey.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Lands on IR
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Fabbri (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Jonatan Berggren was called up in a corresponding move. Fabbri was previously announced to be out for one month earlier in the day, so he shouldn't be expected back until mid-November at the earliest.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Not playing Wednesday
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Fabbri (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
Fabbri, who will miss a third straight contest Wednesday, is still considered day-to-day. Detroit is hopeful that the 27-year-old forward can play Saturday against Ottawa, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Still day-to-day
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Fabbri (undisclosed) is not expected to play Monday against Columbus, according to Ansar Khan of Mlive.com.
Fabbri, who didn't play in Saturday's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay, remains day-to-day. Austin Czarnik will be in the lineup Monday versus the Blue Jackets after being recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Injury not serious
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According to Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, Fabbri (undisclosed) is not dealing with a long-term injury, adding that he might return Monday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Fabbri's propensity for picking up injuries is well documented across the fantasy hockey landscape, and it's discouraging to see him dealing with yet another injury so early in the season. However, the silver lining is that this is more of a day-to-day issue, and Fabbri might only have to miss the next game; he's doubtful for Saturday's home opener versus the Lightning. Fabbri scored late into the Red Wings' first game of the season Thursday, which was a 4-3 loss to the Devils.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Doubtful Saturday
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Fabbri (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Saturday versus the Lightning, according to coach Derek Lalonde.
Fabbri found the back of the net Thursday in a 4-3 loss to New Jersey. He had seven goals and 16 points in only 28 games last season -- he missed significant time with knee injuries. He will likely be replaced on the power play by Andrew Copp for Saturday's contest. Consider Fabbri day-to-day at this time.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Scores Thursday
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Fabbri (undisclosed) tallied a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
Fabbri cut the Devils' lead to 4-3 late in the third period, knocking home a loose puck as time expired on a Detroit power play. The 27-year-old Fabbri opened the season on the second line alongside J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond after he tallied seven goals and 16 points across 28 games in an injury-plagued 2022-23 campaign. Fabbri has shown offensive flashes, though he's been limited by injuries throughout his career, playing just 114 games over his last three seasons.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Set to play Wednesday
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Fabbri (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's preseason contest versus Pittsburgh, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Fabbri suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-2 exhibition win over Washington, but the issue was not expected to be long term. He produced seven goals, 16 points, 35 shots on net and 49 hits in 28 appearances last season.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Avoids serious injury
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Fabbri's upper-body injury from Saturday's 5-2 preseason win over the Capitals is not expected to keep him out long, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Fabbri has been a model for perseverance, opting to continue his career despite having to work past three ACL surgeries. "We're probably being a little cautious there," coach Derek Lalonde said. "If he doesn't practice (Sunday), I think we'll expect him sometime early in the week to practice. I don't think it's anything long term." Last year, Fabbri managed a career-high shooting percentage (20) to go along with 16 points through 28 games before getting shut down in March.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Exits Saturday's game
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Fabbri (upper body) left Saturday's preseason contest against the Capitals.
Fabbri logged an assist in 5:50 of ice time prior to exiting the game. It's unclear how long he's expected to be out, but the team may not thrust him back into action for Sunday's preseason game against Chicago. There should be an update on his status in the coming days.
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Red Wings' Robby Fabbri: Remains on track for camp
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Fabbri is recovering from his fourth knee surgery, though the latest is described as a mere "clean-up" procedure and he'll be ready for training camp, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Fabbri is a model for perseverance, having overcome three prior ACL surgeries and enduring the corresponding rehab efforts. "I'm back training right now," he said. "Obviously, there's no rush in the rehab process right now, but we're slowly ramping it up in the gym, doing everything -- upper body, lower body, biking -- and the knee's feeling good, so we're in a good spot." Fabbri -- who didn't start the 2022-23 campaign until Jan. 4 -- produced seven goals and nine assists in 28 games before getting shut down again in late March.
