Article 48KNG Wild's Koivu to miss rest season with ACL, meniscus tear in knee

Wild's Koivu to miss rest season with ACL, meniscus tear in knee

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Craig Hagerman
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Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee during Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced.

The 35-year-old is expected to undergo surgery on Friday.

It's a devastating blow for Minnesota. Koivu averages the third-most ice time among Wild forwards, ranks tied for second on the club with 12 power-play points, and is tied for the team lead in takeaways with 35. In 48 games, he's tallied eight goals and 29 points.

The Wild hold a three-point advantage over the Vancouver Canucks for the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

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