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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
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<p>DETROIT, MI - MARCH 08: Evgeny Svechnikov #77 of the Detroit Red Wings follows the play against the Vegas Golden Knights during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 8, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Golden Knights defeated the Wings 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)</p>
Red Wings former first rounder Evgeny Svechnikov has knee surgery, out 5-6 months
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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.

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