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SOCHI, Russia -- The Detroit Red Wings dont expect Henrik Zetterberg to play again during the regular season. Zetterberg had back surgery Friday in New York to remove a fragmented disk. "I dont anticipate hell be ready to play in any games of the regular season," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland told The Associated Press on Saturday. "Im hopeful that we can play our way into the playoffs and that hell be back, but thats down the road." The Red Wings and Swedish Olympic hockey team captain played once at the Sochi Games before pulling out because of the injury. Holland is hopeful Zetterbergs back injury does not prematurely end his career. "Im told it has nothing to do with his career," Holland said. "But the surgery is something that needed to be done and hell be as good as new." Detroit, which is aiming to earn a spot in a 23rd consecutive NHL post-season, is competing for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The team announced Friday that Zetterbergs status would be evaluated again in eight weeks, a timetable that likely ruled him out for a return before the regular season ends on April 13. The playoffs begin April 16. "Were using the eight-week period, but it could be six or seven or it could be longer," Holland said. "In December, when Z was having some issues and we shut him down, we were aware there was a fragment in there. We were hopeful he could get through the season. "Unfortunately, the fragment lodged itself in a nerve." Zetterberg is expected to stay in New York until he is cleared to return to Detroit in perhaps a few days. "Hes up and about, hes walking," Holland said. "He just has to take it easy for a while." With 24 games left, it will be hard for Red Wings to compete for a spot in the playoffs without Zetterberg. He has 16 goals and 32 assists -- both team highs -- in 45 games this season. He missed most of December because of his back injury. 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His chance at winning a Stanley Cup in Philadelphia is over. Same with Jeff Carter. And Brian Boucher. Throw in Ville Leino and Dan Carcillo.WASHINGTON - Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek got the killer instinct he was looking for.The Suns scored nine straight points late in the game to beat Washington 104-92 on Sunday night, completing a perfect three-game trip and ending the Wizards winning streak at six games.Maybe this is the game that helps us to get going because it was a full all-player, all-team effort, Hornacek said. This is the way we need to play.Eric Bledsoe and Markieff Morris each scored 17 points, Goran Dragic added 16 — 12 in the third quarter when Phoenix took control of the game.The Suns opened the road swing in Charlotte on Wednesday night and beat New York on Saturday.Rasual Butler led the Wizards with 17 points, and Kevin Seraphin equaled a season-high with 16.After a 50-50 tie at halftime, the Suns outplayed Washington in the third quarter, taking a 13-point lead with 1:30 to play. Dragic was 5 for 6 in the quarter.They took the game to us every step of the way, whether it was the defensive end or the offensive end, Wizards coach Randy Wittman said. We were just a step behind everything from an offensive standpoint.Washington cut it to 95-89 on Paul Pierces layup with 2:40 to play, but the Suns scored nine straight — seven by Bledsoe — to take a 104-89 lead with 1:01 to play.Hornaceks strategy of using three point guards: Bledsoe, Dragic and Isaiah Thomas to close games on this trip has worked.So far, were up, Dragic ssaid.dddddddddddd. Every time we play with three guards, we manage to close games.TIP-INSSuns: Rookie swingman Zoran Dragic, Gorans brother, has played 2 minutes all season. Hornacek says Zoran Dragic is progressing in practice, but doesnt foresee general manager Ryan McDonough sending him to Bakersfield of the D-League. If he wants to go down there and get his rhythm in some games, well do that. I dont think Ryan has any intention of sending him down there unless he wants to, Hornacek said. ... Phoenix is 2-6 in its eight back-to-backs this season and is 7-1 on the road against Eastern Conference teams.Wizards: Wittman says swingman Martell Webster continues to near a return from June back surgery. Hes still not sure of Websters season debut. I cant tell you when its going to be, but hes making progress, Wittman said. ... Washington hasnt won seven straight since Jan. 2-15, 2005. ... The Wizards had won eight straight home games.HOME ON THE ROAD: The Suns are 9-7 on the road and 6-7 at home. Maybe were just more focused, Goran Dragic said. Maybe at home, were thinking, Oh were playing at home. We can beat anybody at home. So maybe we are too relaxed.NEED ASSISTANCE: The Wizards had a season-low 11 assists. Their previous low was 19.We were just stagnant. We werent fighting to get open, Bradley Beal said.UP NEXTSuns: Host Dallas on Tuesday night.Wizards: Host Chicago on Tuesday night. ' ' '