DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall might have avoided a serious injury Saturday, when he was forced to leave midway through the second period due to a lower-body injury.

Kronwall walked out of the building on his own power and told MLive that he didn't think his injury was anything major.

Coach Jeff Blashill had no further update following his team's 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers at Joe Louis Arena, saying Kronwall will be evaluated Sunday.

Kronwall was hurt with 11:07 remaining in the second period. His left skate got tangled with Ranges forward Jesper Fast near the Red Wings net while teammate Andreas Athanasiou fell on his right leg.

Kronwall needed to be helped off the ice by trainer Piet Van Zant.

Kronwall missed 15 games after having arthroscopic surgery in his knee on Jan. 18.

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