Minnesota Wild defenceman Ryan Suter has been suspended two games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for elbowing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve Downie during their game on Tuesday.

In the second period of the Penguins 7-2 victory over the Wild, Suter elbowed Downie in the face as the players crossed paths in front of the Minnesota goal.

Downie stayed down on the ice before eventually getting back up, leaving under his own power and heading directly to the dressing room, he did not return to the game.

"I just hope he's all right," said Suter after the game. "That's not the type of player I am. I personally never want to see anyone get hurt."

Suter was not assessed a penalty on the play.