Wild's Staal released from hospital

Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal appears to have escaped serious injury after a scary incident during Saturday's game.

The 32-year-old, who crashed headfirst into the end boards in the second period of Game 5, was transported to Regions Hospital and released soon after, the team announced.

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Staal was said to be alert and stable prior to being transported to hospital.

While he only managed one assist during the five-game series, he was vital to the team's regular-season success, pacing the team with 28 goals and finishing second with 65 points.