Wild's Suter leaves game vs. Stars, will not return

Minnesota Wild cornerstone defenseman Ryan Suter was injured during Saturday's contest versus the Dallas Stars, subsequently leaving the game with an apparent foot issue.

The Wild later announced he would not return.

"I got no update. I guess we'll know Monday," head coach Bruce Boudreau said postgame. "Suter doesn't get hurt often so when he goes off like that you worry."

Suter went into the end-boards awkwardly after taking a hit from Stars forward Remi Elie, seemingly twisting his ankle in the process. He was helped off the ice and did not return.

The 33-year-old veteran is a crucial piece to Minny's blue line, registering six goals, 45 assists, and an irreplaceable 26:54 minutes a night heading into Saturday. And with fellow top-four defenseman Jared Spurgeon also dealing with an injury, Suter's potential loss could be crippling for a Wild club destined for the postseason.

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