GIF: Ryan Suter elbows Steve Downie in the head
Charles LeClaire / USA TODAY Sports
The frustration appears to be mounting in St. Paul.
On Tuesday night Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter brutally elbowed Steve Downie in the head in the second period. Suter was not penalized on the play.
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Though Suter wasn't assessed a penalty, the Wild scored just moment later. Puck don't lie.
Downie, who has a lengthy history of consussions, left the game as a result of the hit. The Penguins had no update on Downie's condition after the contest.
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