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Red Wings' Brendan Smith, Tyler Bertuzzi out 'for a bit'

DETROIT – Injuries are mounting for the Detroit Red Wings.

They lost defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi during the second period of Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Joe Louis Arena.

General manager Ken Holland said both players will undergo tests in the next 24-48 hours.

"We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long."

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Smith appeared to injure his right knee in a collision with Phillip Danault with 8:25 remaining in the period.