Report: Suter out indefinitely with fractured fibula

The Minnesota Wild have been dealt a massive blow as they inch toward the playoffs, as stalwart defenseman Ryan Suter is out indefinitely after suffering a fractured fibula, a source told Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune.

Suter was injured in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, and joins top-pairing partner Jared Spurgeon on the sideline, as the latter is still recovering from a torn hamstring.

As a result of the injuries, the club announced it has recalled 23-year-old blue-liner Carson Soucy from the AHL.

In 78 games this season, the 33-year-old Suter has averaged 26:47 of ice time per contest, while matching a career high with 51 points.

The Wild currently sit third in the Central Division with 96 points and four games remaining on the schedule.

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