Zucker (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, KSTP.com reports.Coach Mike Yeo indicated Zucker would be in line for an extended absence after leaving Monday's game against the Canucks with the injury, and his placement on IR would seem to verify as much. Zucker won't be eligible to return to action until the Wild's Feb. 18 game against the Flames, but he would probably need to practice a few days before that date to have even a shot at playing. It doesn't sound like the Wild are optimistic that will happen, so it's possible Zucker might be out for multiple week.s