Updated: April 4, 2008, 5:14 PM ET
Wings forward Kopecky will have knee surgery, done for season
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Kopecky will have reconstructive knee surgery in two weeks to repair a torn ligament and will miss the playoffs.
| GM | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 77 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 43 |
The injury is expected to keep Kopecky out four to six months, team spokesman John Hahn said Friday.
Kopecky limped off the ice in the second period of Thursday night's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. His legs were taken out from under him in a collision with Columbus' Manny Malhotra.
Kopecky also missed last season's playoffs with a broken collarbone.
In 77 games this season, he had five goals and seven assists for 12 points. He also had 43 penalty minutes.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
