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Wings lose Filppula for 6-to-8 weeks with broken wrist
Wings lose Filppula for 6-to-8 weeks with broken wrist
What a kick in the teeth for the Detroit Red Wings : Center Valtteri Filppula (notes) was hit by Gilbert Brule (notes) in the second period in Edmonton on Thursday night, fell awkwardly and ended up breaking his wrist. He's done for 6-to-8 weeks. From the Freep: "It's not good," ...
Wings fine with lineup despite injuries
Wings fine with lineup despite injuries
detnews.com — Chris McCosky / The Detroit News Calgary, Alberta --Here's the fallout, so far, from the Red Wings... losing their second top-six forward this season: Valtteri Filppula is out 6-8 weeks after breaking his right wrist Thursday in Edmonton. General manager ... (more) Wings fine with lineup despite injuries

Wings' Filppula out for 6
freep.com — EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Red Wings have lost center Valtteri Filppula for 6-8 weeks with a broken... right wrist. Filppula was hurt in the second period of Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss at Edmonton when he was hit by Gilbert Brule. “I feel terrible, but ... (more) Wings' Filppula out for 6
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