The Red Wings practiced today for the first time after their thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Canucks. Despite good feelings coming out of that win, the news today delivered by the team regarding three of their injured players was less than ideal.
Brad Richards didn't play in the last two games against Calgary or Vancouver, returning to Detroit due to a back/lower body injury. Today the team updated his status:
#RedWings Holland said Richards seeing specialist in New York for his back. Not believed serious but wants to make sure.