The Minnesota Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in a shootout Thursday, and may have also lost forward Cal Clutterbuck, who reportedly left the game with an undisclosed injury.
No Cal Clutterbuck to start the 3rd; Was hurt with 6 1/2 left in the 1st; tried to come back, played 3 shifts in 2nd before leaving #mnwild
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 15, 2013
Yeo didn't have an update on Clutterbuck; says it was a shame to waste such a great game by Parise, Koivu and Heatley
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 15, 2013
Milan Hejduk, who celebrated his 37th birthday Thursday, scored in the second period and then tallied in the shootout - as did Matt Duchene.
“There was a couple of guys who asked me this morning what I wanted for my birthday. I said, ‘I’d like to have a win and put a smile on everyone’s face in the locker room,’” Hejduk told NHL.com.
“That happened, so it’s cool. It will definitely be a more pleasant flight to Edmonton.”