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Ryan McDonagh is set to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Detroit Red Wings tonight, despite having missed the morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper confirmed McDonagh's participation after he successfully completed pregame warmups. In contrast, defenseman Erik Cernak will not play due to an undisclosed injury sustained in the previous game against the Anaheim Ducks, where he managed only one shift before leaving. The Lightning have recalled defenseman Max Crozier from AHL Syracuse to fill the gap left by Cernak. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start, having been the first goaltender off the ice during morning skate. Coach Cooper expressed optimism about Cernak's future availability, indicating that the news regarding his condition is more promising than initially expected.