PITTSBURGH – Detroit winger Tomas Holmstrom (hamstring) was scratched from the lineup prior to tonight's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, although he skated with the team in the morning skate and said, "It felt pretty good."
Right wing Dan Cleary is expected to take Holmstrom's spot in front of the Penguins' net on offense. Right wing Darren McCarty took Holmstrom's spot in the lineup.
Holmstrom suffered the injury late in Game 3 on Wednesday during an awkward collision with Penguins defenseman Hal Gill. Although Holmstrom didn't practice Friday, he believed he could play if the game had been held that night. Holmstrom said he will attempt to wrap the leg differently in hopes that will allow him to play.
Head coach Mike Babcock said Holmstrom participated in every drill today. "He felt pretty good," Babcock said. "He's going to come back for the game tonight (and) see how he feels. If he's ready to go, he's playing. If not, obviously he'll be scratched.
"It's terrible. It's the best time of the year. You want to be out there," Holmstrom said after the morning skate. "But you want to make the best decision."

– Victor Fernandes