Tarasenko registered an assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Tarasenko (illness) is at morning practice and is slated to return to the lineup versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sam Stockton of The Hockey News reports.

Tarasenko (illness) is listed as a scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Jets, per the NHL media site.

Tarasenko picked up the flu bug and will be a game-time decision against Winnipeg on Wednesday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Tarasenko registered an assist in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Islanders.

Tarasenko (illness) will play in Thursday's matchup with the Rangers, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Tarasenko didn't practice Wednesday because he's dealing with an illness, according to Carley Johnston of the Red Wings' official site.

Tarasenko scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Tarasenko scored his second goal of the preseason in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss against Ottawa.

Tarasenko signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the Red Wings on Wednesday.