Seider Logs Season-High Minutes in Loss
Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider played a season-high 30:11 in a 4-2 Red Wings loss at Tampa Bay.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
Moritz Seider logged 27:28 in a 5-3 Red Wings win at Florida on Monday, then played a season-high 30:11 in a 4-2 loss at Tampa Bay the following night. The back-to-back workload comes as goaltender John Gibson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Why it matters
Seider's heavy minutes matter for Detroit's blue line depth while Gibson's status keeps the goaltending picture uncertain. Detroit hosts Vegas tonight at Little Caesars Arena, with Daniil Tarasov expected to start and Michal Postava backing up.
Seider played 27:28 and 30:11 across two games within about 27 hours, and he ranks sixth in the NHL in average ice time. Teammate Zach Werenski leads the league at 28:30 per game.
The players
Moritz Seider
Seider is a Detroit Red Wings defenseman known for his large minutes load and steady two-way play on the blue line.
John Gibson
Gibson is a veteran NHL goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who is currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Daniil Tarasov
Tarasov is a Detroit Red Wings goaltender expected to start tonight's game against Vegas.
The details
Seider played nearly an entire game across two contests in roughly 27 hours, reflecting a larger role than in previous seasons. Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton skated again Thursday, while defenseman Albert Johansson has not yet resumed skating and remains out for a while.
Timeline
Monday: Red Wings beat Florida 5-3; Seider played 27:28.
Tuesday: Red Wings lost 4-2 at Tampa Bay; Seider played 30:11.
Thursday: Kasper and Appleton skated again.
Saturday: Four-game trip begins in Colorado.
Tonight, 7 p.m.: Red Wings host Vegas at Little Caesars Arena.
Season Trajectory
Seider's 26:11 average ranks sixth in the NHL, placing him among the league's most heavily used defensemen. Werenski's 28:30 leads the league, underscoring how Detroit's blue line is carried by its top pairings this season.
Seider's ice time makes him a heavy-minutes option for fantasy managers tracking Detroit's defense. Goalie usage tonight depends on Gibson's injury status, which is day-to-day.
The takeaway
Track Gibson's status and Seider's minutes over the next few games to gauge how Detroit's workload is holding up during a demanding stretch.
What happens next
The Red Wings host Vegas tonight at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena, and their four-game trip starts Saturday in Colorado.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
