Red Wings' Copp Doubtful After Leg Injury

Forward limped out of arena after loss to Panthers

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp suffered a leg injury during the team's loss to the Florida Panthers on March 10, 2026. Copp limped out of the arena and is currently being evaluated, with more tests expected on the following day.

Why it matters

Copp's injury is a significant blow to the Red Wings, who are already dealing with several key injuries to their forward group. His absence could impact the team's playoff push in the final stretch of the season.

The details

Copp was injured during the Red Wings' loss to the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. He had to be helped off the ice and was unable to put weight on his leg as he left the arena.

  • The injury occurred during the Red Wings' game against the Panthers on March 10, 2026.

The players

Andrew Copp

A forward for the Detroit Red Wings who suffered a leg injury during the team's loss to the Florida Panthers.

Todd McLellan

The head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

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What they’re saying

“He's being evaluated now and he'll need more evaluation tomorrow.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Free Press)

What’s next

The Red Wings will provide an update on Copp's condition and the severity of the injury after further evaluation on March 11.

The takeaway

Copp's injury is a significant setback for the Red Wings, who are already dealing with a number of injuries to key players. The team's playoff hopes could be impacted if Copp is forced to miss an extended period of time.