Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek was forced to leave Monday night’s game against the Utah Hockey Club less than two minutes into the first period due to a lower-body injury. The incident occurred 1:38 into the game when Utah forward Dylan Guenther collided with Mrazek during a breakaway attempt. The impact sent Mrazek’s stick flying across the ice, and he limped off the ice, heading straight to the locker room.
Following Mrazek’s departure, backup goaltender Alex Lyon entered the game. Lyon’s most recent appearance was on March 6, when he played against Utah at Little Caesars Arena.
Prior to the injury, Mrazek had started 35 games this season, posting a record of 12 wins, 21 losses, and 2 overtime losses. He maintained a goals-against average (GAA) of 3.35 and a save percentage of .891.
The Red Wings are scheduled to conclude their road trip with a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. As of now, no further information regarding Mrazek’s condition or potential return has been provided.
