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"The doctors are still evaluating him," the coach said. "I know he doesn't feel good, and I would doubt that he's going to play for us tomorrow. It's knee on knee, he doesn't return, and he's not walking very well."

Expect Burns to miss at least tonight's game. In his first season with the Sharks, the Ajax, Ontario native has seven goals and 17 points through 46 games.

Brent Burns
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm hurt his groin in practice today and will miss the next two games, Friday at Chicago and Saturday at home against St. Louis, general manager Ken Holland said.

Helm has played very well over the season and was regarded as one of Babcock's most important forwards. The Winnipeg native has four goals and 12 points over 36 games. He will be reevaluated on Monday.

Darren Helm
"I don’t think anyone was aiming for heads," said Helm, who took the ice for the first time 9:40 into the game. "It was the result of pucks being thrown around. I didn’t see it coming. It hurt a lot. I came back and the game was going pretty fast.

Helm was hit high with an errant shot during warmups but only missed about a half of a period. He won't miss any further playing time.

Darren Helm