DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has left Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks after the first period with a lower-body injury.

He is listed as day-to-day, general manager Ken Holland said.

Howard was replaced by Joey MacDonald. Howard is sitting on the bench, holding a clipboard, to track shots on goal.

Defenseman Jakub Kindl left the game in the first period with an upper-body injury and will not return.