Detroit – Niklas Kronwall returned to the Detroit Red Wings lineup Thursday and he wasn’t expecting to exit from it this season anytime soon.
Kronwall, 37, returned after missing the opening three games with a lower-body injury.
Heading into what generally is being considered Kronwall’s final season – he’s admitted on several occasions it could be – Kronwall doesn’t expect to take any time off to heal any aches or pains.
“I’m going into his with no plan but to play as many games as I possibly can,” said Kronwall, who has dealt with chronic knee problems for most of his career.