Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm suffered a significant upper-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils and will sidelined for a while, it appears.
Coach Jeff Blashill told media at the Prudential Center that Helm will "be out for some time." He said a more precise time frame hasn't been determined. They'll know more on Monday.
Helm appeared to injure his right wrist or arm after being checked by Travis Zajac and landing awkwardly into the boards in the first period.
Helm is one of the team's leading penalty killers. He had been playing on the top line with Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha. Helm has one goal and five assists, along with a minus-5 rating, in 20 games.
The Red Wings won't need to recall anyone from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins, unless they opt to do so. They have one extra forward, Wade Megan, who was scratched Saturday following the return of Jacob de la Rose from injury.