The opening frame of tonight’s Blue Jackets-Wild game at Nationwide was marred by a frightening incident involving Minnesota captain Mikko Koivu.
Koivu was hurt in this collision with Jackets d-man David Savard, which sent the veteran forward into the boards:
Koivu injury. #MNWild @Russostrib pic.twitter.com/qAUJ4DVDAL
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) January 6, 2016
Koivu, 32, reportedly made it back to the Wild bench before exiting the game, then going to a local hospital.
The Wild have yet to update his condition. Koivu is in the midst of a solid campaign, with 10 goals and 32 points through 38 games.