The Daily: Canucks’ Hronek Out Two Months; Lagesson Down

Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek will be missing from the Vancouver Canucks lineup for up to eight weeks after undergoing a procedure for a lower body issue.

The report said Hronek will not need surgery for the upper body injury he suffered last week during an overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The news came from Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin. Hronek’s health is critical to Vancouver’s playoff aspirations because he is Quinn Hughes’ defensive partner. He’s second on the team in playing time, logging almost 24 minutes per game. His plus-minus is at plus-14.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Lucas Raymond’s two goals can’t prevent Red Wings from falling to the Boston Bruins in OT.

Paywall story: Bob Duff writes about how the decision to draft Filip Zadina still haunts Detroit. Quinn Hughes’ success is the reminder.  To subscribe, click here:

The Detroit team is still on pace to set record for the worst penalty killing season in NHL history.

Red Wings Extra

The Red Wings sent defenseman William Lagesson back to Grand Rapids before heading to Ottawa to play the Senators on Thursday (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network). As of this morning, the Red Wings are two points out of a playoff spot, although the Tampa Bay Lightning have two games in hand.

Hockey Now Network

Colorado: The CHN heading asks whether newly-acquired goalie Wedgewood could be Colorado’s savior. He held the fort while the Avalanche mounted an impressive comeback to beat the Buffalo Sabres. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: The Panthers are displeased about only earning one point against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: GM Tom Fitzgerald is combing the NHL trade market to see if he can add some depth to his roster. New Jersey Devils.

Pittsburgh: Michigan native Bryan Rust’s goal gives Penguins a 5-4 overtime win against Florida. Pittsburgh Penguins.