Detroit, MI (My Sportsbook) - Red Wings veteran defenseman Chris Chelios suffered a fractured right tibia and will be out of the Detroit lineup for three-to-six weeks. Chelios suffered the injury while blocking a shot during the third period of Tuesday's preseason loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Earlier this month the 46-year-old Chelios signed a one-year deal to return for his 25th NHL season. Chelios had three goals and 12 points in 69 regular-season games for the Wings in 2007-08. However, due to a nagging knee injury, he was limited to zero points in 14 playoff games and did not skate at all in the six-game Stanley Cup Finals as the Wings topped the upstart Pittsburgh Penguins. Over 1,616 NHL games, Chelios has recorded 185 goals, 948 points and 2,873 penalty minutes. |
