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Red Wings former first rounder Evgeny Svechnikov has knee surgery, out 5-6 months

Red Wings former first rounder Evgeny Svechnikov has knee surgery, out 5-6 months
Posted at 10:32 PM, Oct 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-16 22:32:18-04

DETROIT — Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery on his right knee.

The Red Wings said Tuesday the surgery was done by Dr. Kyle Anderson. Svechnikov required ACL reconstruction.

The 21-year-old Svechnikov injured the knee in Detroit’s preseason finale on Sept. 29. In 16 regular-season appearances with the Red Wings, Svechnikov has two goals and two assists.