Wings’ forward Helm to miss rest of playoffs

Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm will miss the remainder of the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering a cut to his right forearm in a 4-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday.

Helm sustained the injury in the first period of Game 1 against Nashville when the skate of Predators forward Alexander Radulov nicked his arm. Helm was taken to hospital to during the game.

Helm had six shifts and 3:08 of ice time in the first period before heading to the locker room.

The 25-year-old has been a force for the Red Wings in past Stanley Cup playoff runs. He helped the Red Wings win a Stanley Cup in 2008. In 65 career NHL playoff games Helm has 10 goals and 16 points.

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