The question to whether or not forwards Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen would be healthy enough to play in the second round has been answered. According to Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News both Zetterberg and Franzen will be ready to play when the second round opens up whenever that is.
Zetterberg’s status was cemented today by head coach Mike Babcock after today’s quick practice before the team took the rest of the weekend off.
“I’m feeling better than yesterday, and that’s all I can ask for,” said Zetterberg, who missed the entire first-round sweep of Phoenix because of a left knee sprain. “As long as it goes that way, it’ll be good.”
The same went for Frazen who didn’t practice today but Babcock also confirmed he would be available for the second round.
“We’ll give him as much time as (needed) to make sure he’s feeling good,” Babcock said. “I’m not one bit concerned.”
Sweeping the Phoenix Coyotes definitely benefited the Wings says Babcock.
“Absolutely 100 percent the rest is a benefit,” Babcock said. “The other option is having your defensemen run (in games). The chance of getting through healthy if you keep playing is slim, so this is much better.”
The status of veteran goaltender Chris Osgood (sports hernia) remains uncertain. He has been practicing and it will be determined next week on whether or not he will dress and backup Jimmy Howard. Joey MacDonald has been the backup thus far.
Source: Detroit News
