Justin Fontaine (knee) will be out for more than a few weeks

Wild forward Justin Fontaine will be out for a while after taking a knee-on-knee hit from ‘Hawks forward Andrew Desjardins on Friday night.

#MNWild coach Mike Yeo on how long Justin Fontaine will be out:
"At least a few weeks away and most likely longer than that."

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 31, 2015

Although it would seem obvious that Fontaine injured his knee on the play, Wild coach Mike Yeo wouldn’t confirm that.

Reporter: Sprained knee for Justin Fontaine?#MNWild coach Mike Yeo: "Sprained lower body."

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) October 31, 2015

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Desjardins won’t face supplemental discipline for the hit.

Fontaine has one goal and four points in eight games this season.