The Detroit Red Wings, already rumored to be held together by sticks, duct tape, and a couple of well-placed bandages, are facing more injury woe as they make the final push for the playoffs. Defenseman Justin Faulk left in the second period due to an undisclosed injury, according to Ken Daniels on the FanDuel Sports Network broadcast.
Faulk, acquired at this year’s trade deadline for a first and fourth round pick, along with the rights to prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov, was the biggest move general manager Steve Yzerman made before the NHL roster freeze this year. Faulk has primarily played on the Red Wings’ second defensive pairing since coming to Detroit from the St. Louis Blues.
The Red Wings did not reveal the nature of Faulk’s injury during the broadcast, but the veteran defenseman exited play during the second period and was not on ice for Lucas Raymond’s go-ahead goal.
In 10 games so far with the organization, Faulk has one goal and two assists.
This story will be updated postgame with any additional information provided by the team and coaching staff.
Postgame Update:
Coach Todd McLellan told reporters postgame that Faulk was in the process of being evaluated for a lower-body injury. The Red Wings coach did not provide a timetable for recovery or allude to the veteran blueliner’s availability for their next game against the New York Rangers.