Mule remains sidelined

Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen is experiencing concussion-like symptoms and will not be available to play in tonight’s Game 2 or Monday’s Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

Franzen has been experiencing recurring headaches since early in the Western Conference Semifinals vs. Colorado. The Red Wings medical staff has recommended that as a precaution, Franzen not play until further testing and evaluation is completed. He is scheduled to remain in Detroit to undergo testing on Monday.

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An unfortunate turn of events given Franzen was the story of the playoffs this season and the leading candidate for the Conn Smythe heading into Round 3.
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