Defenseman Niklas Kronwall's status is "day-to-day" after he suffered a mild concussion Thursday night, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said this afternoon.

Kronwall had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher in the first period after he was hit from behind by Colorado Avalanche forward Cody McLeod in Detroit's 4-2 victory at the Pepsi Center.

McLeod received a five-minor boarding penalty, game misconduct and will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL to determine if a fine or suspension is warranted.

Kronwall also suffered cuts on the right side of his face when his head slammed into the glass 2:13 into the first period.

The Red Wings' next game is Saturday in Phoenix. Kronwall accompanied the Red Wings to Phoenix.