Wings lose Pulkkinen, Miller to injury vs. Coyotes Pulkkinen, Miller hurt on hits during first period at Joe Louis Arena tonight

Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings will be without forwards Teemu Pulkkinen and Drew Miller for the foreseeable future.

Both were hurt during Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes at Joe Louis Arena. Speaking shortly after the game coach Jeff Blashill said, "we are still evaluating both, but they both look like they will be out for a while."

General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press no call-ups are planned for Saturday's game, as Tomas Jurco and Joakim Andersson are available.

Pulkkinen suffered an upper-body injury. The Wings did not specify Miller's injury, but he was woozy after a big hit.

Pulkkinen was lost at 6:19 of the first period, when he slid awkwardly into the boards, driven from behind by Martin Hanzal. Hanzal was given a boarding call.

Miller left at 12:06 of the first period, helped off by an official and Jonathan Ericsson. Miller was absolutely crushed by Klas Dahlbeck, who led with his right shoulder as he hammered Miller, catching him in the jaw. A linesman grabbed Miller to keep him upright before play was stopped. Players have to undergo concussion protocol any time head injuries are suspected. No penalty was called on the play.

Pulkkinen has six goals and five assists in 23 games. Miller just scored his first goal of the season Tuesday.

Contact Helene St. James: hstjames@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames.

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