Minnesota Wild's Mats Zuccarello Out 3-4 Weeks After Surgery

The veteran forward underwent surgery following an injury from a teammate's shot during a game against the Canadiens.

Mats Zuccarello was hit in the midsection by a shot from teammate Brock Faber during the Wild's win over the Montreal Canadiens.
The 37-year-old forward underwent successful surgery for a lower-body injury and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
Zuccarello is a key player for the Wild, ranking third on the team with 14 points in 16 games this season.
His absence leaves the Wild with 12 active forwards, potentially dropping to 11 if Joel Eriksson Ek, who is day-to-day, also misses time.
The Wild may recall a player from their AHL affiliate, with Michael Milne likely to make his NHL debut in Zuccarello's absence.