What It Means:

The Wild have not disclosed the injury that Koivu suffered against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Minnesota coach Mike Yeo said he's "very hopeful" that it won't be long-term. Koivu was injured after he crashed hard into the end boards from a check at the goal line by defenseman David Savard.

The 32-year-old Koivu has 10 goals and 22 assists in 39 games this season. We project him to register nine more goals and 22 more helpers, assuming this isn't a significant injury. Koivu's Corsi For Percentage (53.5) and Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength (5.5) are both slightly better than his career averages.