Anaheim defenceman Chris Pronger broke his left foot Sunday night during the Ducks' 4-2 loss at Minnesota.
Pronger was injured when he blocked a shot by Wild forward Mark Parrish in the first period.
Chris Pronger leads all NHL defencemen in scoring this season.
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"It wasn't really that hard of a shot. It just catches you on the right spot and there's not much padding down there," said Pronger, who tried briefly to skate after the shot. "Every time I went to push off, it didn't feel very good."
Ducks officials said the all-star defenceman will fly back to Anaheim to meet with team doctors. He left the arena wearing a protective boot on his left foot.
Pronger was acquired by the Ducks in the off-season after scoring 21 points in last spring's playoffs to lead the Edmonton Oilers on a surprise run to the Stanley Cup final.
Pronger, 32, leads all NHL defencemen this season with 40 points in 41 games, helping the Ducks to the league's best record.
With files from the Associated Press
