Red Wings confirm Jake Walman's status

Though it appeared as though the Detroit Red Wings could be without the services of one of their most valuable defensemen, fans can be thankful ahead of Thanksgiving tomorrow that Jake Walman didn't suffer any major effects from his injury on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

Midway through the second period, he appeared to lose an edge and crashed into the net and may have hit his head on the post. He remained down on the ice and had to be assisted to the dressing room; he did not return for the remainder of the game, and his status for Detroit's next game remained up in the air. 

The good news is that he's healthy and ready to play tonight for the Red Wings against the New Jersey Devils.

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