Wild say Shaw suffered torn ACL

By KSTP

Minnesota Wild center Mason Shaw (15) is congratulated after his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Newark, N.J. The Wild won 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Mason Shaw for the rest of the year, the team confirmed Monday.

Shaw, who suffered a non-contact injury less than five minutes into Saturday night’s game in Las Vegas, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the team says.

Mason Shaw suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's game at Vegas and will miss the remainder of this season.
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) April 3, 2023

The news comes with just six games left in the regular season for Minnesota.

However, it’s also particularly tough news given Shaw’s injury history — he already worked his way back from three past ACL tears.

The 24-year-old made his NHL debut last year but got his first extended run in the NHL this year, playing in 59 games for Minnesota and tallying 17 points (7-10=17) along the way.

The Wild are back in action Monday night with Vegas coming to town.