Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has been sidelined 4-to-6 weeks with a sprained knee, general manager Ken Holland told Brendan Savage of MLive.com.

Earlier this week, the Red Wings placed Howard on the injured reserve and recalled Jared Coreau from Grand Rapids (AHL).

Howard has appeared in 17 games with the Red Wings this season, posting a 5-7-1 record, alongside a .934 save percentage.

The Red Wings sit in last place of the Atlantic Division, posting a 14-15-4 record, good for 32 points on the season.