After the latest in a string of upper-body injuries, Savage — a 2021 draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings — is out of the lineup for the remainder of this season. It’s a massive blow for the Spartans, who will move forward without a key leader, penalty killer and depth forward at their disposal.

Red Savage stood at the mouth of the Munn Ice Arena tunnel greeting teammates as they headed to the locker room after practice on Tuesday morning. As No. 2 Michigan State attempts to defend its Big Ten titles and win the program’s fourth national championship,