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Jimmy Howard leaves game with lower-body injury

Marian Hossa, Jimmy Howard

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) redirects the puck as Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) of the Czech Republic and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey give chase during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, March 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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With the Red Wings taking on the Blackhawks this afternoon in Detroit, that means extra pressure to win. For the Red Wings, that got a lot tougher when Jimmy Howard came out of the game after the first period.

According to Red Wings GM Ken Holland, Howard left the game with what they’re calling a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. That initial diagnosis from the Wings is a bit more worrisome as it’s not related to the broken finger Howard had that kept him out of action for a few weeks.

Joey MacDonald took over for Howard at the start of the second and should he miss any extended time, he’ll be the guy that leads them in goal. If Howard is out for an extended time, Ty Conklin could get called back up from the AHL but would have to clear waivers to do it. Goalies Jordan Pearce or Thomas McCollum would not have to clear waivers and could be other options for Detroit.

Adding to the pain, defenseman Jakub Kindl also left the game with an upper-body injury.