Minnesota Wild captain Mikko koivu of the NHL season is over.Minnesota Wilds Mikko Koivu season ended with a knee injury. EPA/AOP

the Wild announced it on its website. Birch, 35, hurt his right knee on Tuesday played match Buffalo Sabres.

Further investigation of the case found out that his knee is a conflict of interest ties, and the meniscus is a rupture. The injury requires surgical treatment. Wilds, published by the bulletin, according to the Birch cut on Friday.

Birch had time this season to make the power 8+21 play anywhere in the 48 match.