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Johan Franzen Leaves Game In 1st Period With Injury

Johan Franzen left Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars in the first period after suffering an injury.

Details were not immediately available, but according to the Detroit News’ Ted Kulfan, Franzen took a shot to the head from the Stars’ Mark Fistric with 8:29 left in the first period. After the hit, he had to be helped to the bench.

With three minutes left in the period, Franzen was taken to the locker room. The Red Wings announced during the second period that he would not be returning to the game.

Check in with Winging It In Motown and SB Nation Detroit for further details on Franzen’s condition as they become available.