The Detroit Red Wings are currently among the hottest teams in the NHL by virtue of a four-game winning streak, but they will be forced to continue their stellar play without the services of captain Henrik Zetterberg.
According to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Zetterberg is expected to miss at least two weeks with a back injury.
Per Ken Holkand, #RedWings Henrik Zetterberg out minimum 2 weeks with herniated disc
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) December 3, 2013
Not only that, but Zetterberg won't even practice before that two week timeline is up, per St. James:
Henrik Zetterberg (hernia) said he doesn't expect even to practice for 2 weeks. #RedWings
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) December 3, 2013
NHL.com's Dan Rosen provides this quote from Mike Babcock:
Babcock on dealing with Zetterberg injury: "We'll work this out over time. We're winning games." I continue to be impressed by his optimism.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) December 3, 2013
General manager Ken Holland also talked about Zetterberg's injury, via St. James:
"Doctors recommend ...
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Henrik Zetterberg Injury: Updates on Red Wings Star’s Back, Likely Return Date
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