Get EA SPORTS NBA Live Video Game for $49!  Subscribe to SI Give the Gift of SI
SI.com HomeA CNN Network SiteSI.com Home
Posted: Friday October 9, 2009 4:45PM; Updated: Friday October 9, 2009 4:45PM

Red Wings lose Franzen to ACL tear

Story Highlights

Detroit forward Johan Franzen has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

The team says Franzen was hurt in Thursday night's 3-2 over Chicago

Franzen is expected to be out of action for at least four months

Decrease font Decrease font
Enlarge font Enlarge font
johan-franzen.jpg
The loss of Johan Franzen will hurt a team that must replace Marian Hossa's offense.
Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images
NHL Team Page

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen is out for at least four months with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

The club announced the injury Friday.

The team says Franzen was injured in Thursday night's 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Franzen scored the game-winning goal in the second period of Detroit's home opener.

The Red Wings drafted the 29-year-old native of Vetlanda, Sweden, in the third round of the 2004 draft as the 97th overall pick. He had 34 goals and 25 assists in 71 regular-season games last season.

Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

ADVERTISEMENT