The team said Friday that Salo suffered a first-degree sprain in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Salo, 32, has three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 13 games this season.
The Vancouver Canucks have traded captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected first-round pick.
The Oilers played an Alberta Golden Bears goalie, Luke Hughes had a big night for the Michigan Wolverines and a Czech hockey fan won a car with a perfect shot.
Adam Proteau's taking the all-star break to check in on the NHL's 32 teams, starting with the bottom four squads in the Pacific Division.
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