Minnesota Wild right wing Dany Heatley underwent minor knee surgery following the completion of the regular season.
Heatley collected 24 goals, 29 assists and 28 penalty minutes for the Wild, who spiraled out of control after an early fast start to miss the postseason.
Heatley was one of three players on the club to play in all 82 games this season.
He is expected to be fine and ready to compete next season.
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