Zetterberg says he's optimistic he'll play tomorrow.
Zetterberg has missed the Red Wings last two games with a groin injury he suffered last week. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's game with the Coyotes.
Babcock confirms Zetterberg (groin) out tonight and day to day.
Zetterberg was a late scratch before yesterday's game with a groin injury that will keep him out of tonight's game as well. He has eight goals and 24 assists in 34 games this season.
Babcock said he doesn't expect Zetterberg to play tomorrow because of his groin injury.
Zetterberg was a late scratch for today's game with Chicago. Zetterberg tweaked his groin in warmups and will likely miss tomorrow's game with the Avalanche.
Zetterberg on ice so it looks like he's good to go for tonight against Blues.
Zetterberg missed practice yesterday because he was feeling 'under the weather'. He was back at practice this morning and looks like he'll be able to play tonight. Check his status prior to game time just to be sure.
Zetterberg skating is a good sign that he will play tonight. The star forward has really come on as of late and now has 16 goals and 55 points in 67 games.
But Wings general manager Ken Holland confirmed in a text message that Zetterberg will take the pre-game skate and decide whether to play tonight. “Right now looks like he will play but final decision after warmup,” Holland wrote.
Sounds like Zetterberg will be an option for tonight's game. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games. Check back for a further update.
Optional skate for Wings. Zetterberg (lower body injury) and Cleary (knee) are skating but not playing tonight.
Both players have been ruled out for tonight's game but their participation suggests they won't be out too much longer. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games.