Detroit Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament Tuesday while playing for Jokerit in a SM-liiga game in Finland.

The severity of the injury is not clear. Filppula went for an MRI and his Finnish club is waiting for the results.

NHL players who opt to play in Europe during the lockout assume the injury risks. Most have their contracts insured.



Filppula, 28, is coming off his best season, putting up career highs in goals (23) and points (66) for the Red Wings. He has one year remaining on his contract.

Filppula has six goals and 15 points in 15 games for Jokerit.



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