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Fulcher was sent back to ECHL Toledo on Sunday.

This moves comes as no surprise, considering Fulcher assumed a healthy goalie spot for the Red Wings while Calvin Pickard joined AHL Grand Rapids for the past two games. The 21-year-old has played two games at the ECHL level this year, sporting a 5.51 GAA and .831 save percentage in that span.

Fulcher was promoted from ECHL Toledo on Thursday.

Fulcher's call-up is likely nothing more than a paper transaction to give the Red Wings two healthy goaltenders on the roster while Calvin Pickard joins AHL Grand Rapids for its next two games. Fulcher figures to be back with the Walleye prior to Detroit's Jan. 31 matchup with the Rangers.

Fulcher was sent down to ECHL Toledo on Sunday.

The 20-year-old got his first taste of NHL action in Saturday's season finale against Buffalo. He was brought up under emergency conditions and is still a few years away from being full-time NHL ready.

Fulcher debuted in relief Saturday in a 7-1 loss to Buffalo. He made nine saves on 11 shots.

Fulcher entered the game in the second when Jimmy Howard declared he was unfit to continue. Howard had tweaked a groin in the first but tried to play through it. Fulcher made the jump all the way from the ECHL.

The Red Wings recalled Fulcher from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions Sunday.

This essentially rules out Jonathan Bernier (upper body) for Sunday's game versus the Bruins, as Fulcher will likely back up Jimmy Howard. Fulcher hasn't played a game in the AHL this season, instead spending his time with ECHL Toledo and accruing an .899 save percentage over 28 games. The Red Wings opted to not bring up one of their normal goalies from AHL Grand Rapids -- Harri Sateri and Patrik Rybar -- since the minor-league club is fighting for a playoff spot and has a game Sunday as well.