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Bertuzzi to make series debut for Wings in Game 4

Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 07: Todd Bertuzzi #44 of the Detroit Red Wings shoots during warmup before NHL action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre January 7, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

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Todd Bertuzzi is in and Tomas Jurco is out tonight at the Joe.

That’s what Detroit head coach Mike Babcock confirmed on Thursday morning, saying that Bertuzzi would draw in and make his series debut against Boston at the expense of Jurco, who comes out after going pointless in the first three games of the series.

Bertuzzi, 39, will be the resident greybeard on a line with Tomas Tatar (23 years old) and Riley Sheahan (22).

The Wings are looking to spark an offense that has just two goals through three games and is 0-for-9 on the power play. It’s also expected Henrik Zetterberg will make his comeback tonight and play “limited minutes,” so all signs point to Babcock leaning on his vets to get the club out of its scoring slump.

Bertuzzi had nine goals and 16 points in 59 games this year, but hasn’t scored point in his last 11 playoff appearances.

In other lineup news, Detroit will once again be without Daniel Alfredsson tonight. The 41-year-old is dealing with a back injury -- which forced him out of Game 3 -- but is expected to be available for selection for Saturday’s Game 5.