Koivu was hit by Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard and went back-first into the end boards 1:14 into the game. He played 1:35 in the first period, with his last shift ending with 15:54 to go.
The Wild said he would fly home with the team.
Koivu, the Wild captain, has 10 goals and 22 assists in 39 games this season.
The Wild won, 4-2.
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