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Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Sits Out At Least Two More Games

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (lower body) will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back set. He's been unavailable for a pair of games, and Wild head coach John Hynes has confirmed that he won't use Gustavsson on Friday against Utah nor in Saturday's matchup against Winnipeg. Marc-Andre Fleury will be between the sticks for Friday's game, with Jesper Wallstedt likely getting the nod on Saturday. Gustavsson, who's had a very successful season with a 14-5-3, will have his next chance to return on Monday when Minnesota hosts Chicago in its final game before the holiday break.
Yesterday   
Brock Faber  • D  •  Wild

Brock Faber Available Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will play against Utah on Friday. He was injured in Wednesday's clash against Florida when a puck hit Faber in the neck near the end of the game. However, the talented blue-liner will not have to miss additional time. Faber averages over 25 minutes of action per game and is typically busy all over the ice. He has totaled 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 32 games with 41 shots and 42 blocks. Faber was on a three-game assist streak before the Panthers found a way to nullify his threat offensively.
Yesterday   
Brock Faber  • D  •  Wild

Brock Faber Remains Under Evaluation After Getting Hit By Puck

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber remains under evaluation after he was hit in the face by a puck on Wednesday versus Florida. The incident occurred in the final minute of play. Faber had a rough outing against the Panthers, finishing a 6-1 loss with a minus-two rating, but he's played a major role in the Wild's success this season. Through 32 games, Faber has contributed three goals and 14 assists with 41 shots and 42 blocks. He's among eight skaters in the league to average at least 25 minutes of ice time per game.
2 days ago   
Mats Zuccarello  • RW  •  Wild

Mats Zuccarello Records Two Assists In Losing Effort

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello finished Sunday's 3-2 loss to Vegas with two assists. Kirill Kaprizov scored both goals for the Wild. Zuccarello has been an impactful sidekick for Kaprizov on the first line all season, logging 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in 18 appearances. He bagged three assists in two games over the weekend after returning from a 13-game absence. Minnesota's offense didn't appear to have been affected much by Zuccarello's absence, but his return definitely adds quality to the team's attack. He should continue to have success on the top line next to Kaprizov and Marco Rossi.
5 days ago   
Jesper Wallstedt  • G  •  Wild

Jesper Wallstedt Starts For Wild Sunday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt will guard the crease in Sunday's tilt against Vegas. Minnesota finishes a back-to-back set, and with Filip Gustavsson (undisclosed) unavailable, Wallstedt will log his fourth start of the campaign. After getting lit up by Dallas in his NHL debut, Wallstedt has won two consecutive starts against Chicago and San Jose. He shut out the Blackhawks with 24 saves and stopped 27 of 29 shots in the matchup versus the Sharks. Vegas has much more quality than these two teams but also comes out with its backup in Ilya Samsonov, which should improve Wallstedt's chances of recording a win.
6 days ago   
Marc-Andre Fleury  • G  •  Wild

Marc-Andre Fleury In Wild Net For Saturday's Matchup

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will guard the crease on Saturday against Philadelphia. The veteran makes only his eighth start of the campaign. Things have gone very well for Fleury so far, as he's coasted to a 5-1-1 record. Fleury has allowed 2.72 goals with a .905 save percentage. The Flyers are among 13 teams not to average at least three goals per game for the season, and it's a matchup that's brought Fleury a lot of success throughout the years. He has a 32-19-4 career record against Philadelphia, having beaten only the Rangers more times. We should see Filip Gustavsson back between the sticks when Minnesota closes out its back-to-back set against Vegas on Sunday.
7 days ago   
Marcus Johansson  • C  •  Wild

Marcus Johansson Records Season-High Three Points Versus Utah

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson had his best game of the season on Tuesday against Utah, recording a goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout win. Two of the points came in the third period as Minnesota extended the game with a goal inside the final minute. The productive outing ended a four-game point drought for Johansson. 2024-25 has been an inconsistent campaign for Johansson, but he's part of a talented forwards group and tends to heat up occasionally. The Swedish veteran boasts 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 27 games for the season.
Dec 11   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Tallies Three Points In Friday's Victory

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov tallied a goal and two assists during Friday's victory over the Anaheim Ducks. In the second frame, Kaprizov tallied two assists, one being a primary assist on Marco Rossi's power-play strike and the other a secondary assist on Matthew Boldy's goal. Then, in the third, Kaprizov would extend the Minnesota lead even further by finishing his 17th goal of the campaign. During this game, the 27-year-old also tallied five total shots on goal. Overall, since November 7, Kaprizov has tallied at least one point in all but one game. During this impressive stretch, he has registered 21 points (in 13 games) with a +11 rating. Given his elite offensive production, he should be locked into all lineups and always be considered in DFS formats in any matchup.
Dec 7   
Jonas Brodin  • D  •  Wild

Jonas Brodin Regarded As Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) is out week-to-week. He has missed four games with an upper-body injury, and apparently, Brodin's return isn't imminent. The Swedish rearguard is a defensive workhorse for the Wild, having collected eight points (two goals, six assists) in 19 games with 35 shots and 45 blocks. Newly acquired David Jiricek might get an extended look in the lineup during Brodin's absence. He's yet to make his Wild debut after the team picked him up from Columbus in a trade on Nov. 30.
Dec 4   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Considered Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver. Eriksson Ek's injury leaves the Wild without a second top-six forward following Mats Zuccarello's (lower body) exit from the lineup a while back. Marco Rossi should get extra responsibilities with Eriksson Ek out. He's riding a three-game point streak and has had a good campaign with seven goals and 13 assists across 25 outings. Jakub Lauko (lower body) may fill the open spot in the lineup on Friday versus Anaheim, although he's been out for four games and might still need time to recover.
Dec 4   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Suffers Injury In Tuesday's Win

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) was hurt in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver. He exited the game during the overtime period. Eriksson Ek has already missed three games this season because of health issues. The Swedish centerman was on a three-game point streak prior to Tuesday's action and has amassed 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 22 outings across the campaign. Marco Rossi is in line to regain his top-line job if Eriksson Ek can't play on Friday versus Anaheim. Marcus Foligno is looking at a promotion into the top six.
Dec 4   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Records Second Shutout Of The Season

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a shutout performance on Wednesday versus Buffalo, stopping 39 pucks in a 1-0 road win. The Wild No. 1 became the 10th netminder in the league with multiple shutouts this campaign. Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck sits at the top of the pile with three. Only Hellebuyck and Dallas' Jake Oettinger boast more wins than Gustavsson. The 26-year-old Swede has gone 10-4-3 for the campaign, allowing 2.06 goals with a .929 save percentage. Gustavsson has developed into one of the best goalies in the league and should start for fantasy managers each night.
Nov 28   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Considered A Game-Time Call For Monday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Winnipeg. It looks like Kaprizov may be ready to make a quick return to the lineup after he missed Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary. Minnesota's star winger skated in his usual spot on the top line Monday morning. Marcus Johansson will land back on the second line if Kaprizov indeed returns, with Marcus Foligno dropping down to the third line. Kaprizov was held pointless by the Jets in this season's first head-to-head meeting, but he's having a great campaign and boasts 13 points (six goals, seven assists) from his last seven appearances.
Nov 25   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Reportedly Not Dealing With Serious Injury

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has avoided serious injury, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kaprizov, who is among the NHL's top scorers with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 games, underwent an MRI after missing Saturday's clash against Calgary, and the results were positive. However, it's looking unlikely that he will return to the lineup on Monday versus Winnipeg. Marcus Johansson stepped into a top-line role with Kaprizov out on Saturday and put in a good performance in a 4-3 shootout loss. He scored the team's first goal, leading all skaters with eight shots. Johansson will continue to have extra fantasy value until Kaprizov returns.
Nov 24   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Ruled Out For Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will not play on Saturday against Calgary. The Russian superstar sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a wonderful campaign so far for Kaprizov, who has racked up 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 appearances. Marat Khusnutdinov (lower body) will also sit out Saturday's action. Marcus Johansson takes over first-line duties from Kaprizov on the left wing for the game, with Marcus Foligno also joining the top six. Travis Boyd and Ben Jones will fill the gaps in the lineup.
Nov 23   
Jonas Brodin  • D  •  Wild

Jonas Brodin Returns To Action

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) will rejoin the action against St. Louis on Tuesday. An upper-body injury has kept Brodin out for two games. Averaging over 22 minutes of action, Brodin has kept himself busy all over the ice, recording six points (one goal, five assists), 29 shots, and 33 blocks in 15 games. He will partner Jared Spurgeon on the second defensive pairing, with Jon Merrill exiting the lineup.
Nov 19   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Wild Lineup

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against St. Louis. The Swedish forward will join the top line and is also set to work on the first power-play unit. Eriksson Ek has spent most of the season on the second line, registering eight points (five goals, three assists) in 14 appearances. He's been limited to one assist in six outings. The Wild clearly want to get him going again offensively by partnering Eriksson Ek with Kirill Kaprizov. With Mats Zuccarello (lower body) out of the lineup, Matt Boldy has also moved to the first line.
Nov 19   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Ruled Out For Saturday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will miss Saturday's contest against Dallas. He suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday versus Montreal. Minnesota also lost Mats Zuccarello (lower body) against the Canadiens, resulting in a big line shake-up for Saturday's game. Frederick Gaudreau will skate in Eriksson Ek's usual role as the second-line center, Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson will join the first line, and Marco Rossi will be dropping down to the third. Liam Ohgren and Michael Milne will be the new faces in the lineup, with the latter making his NHL debut.
Nov 17   
Mats Zuccarello  • RW  •  Wild

Mats Zuccarello Ruled Out For 3-4 Weeks

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. He underwent surgery on Thursday night after getting injured in a 3-0 win over Montreal. Based on the expected timeline, Zuccarello will be out for at least 10 games. Working on the first line, Zuccarello has recorded 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 16 appearances this season. Matt Boldy looks set to replace him on the line until the veteran winger is ready to return. The Wild also lost Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) on Thursday, but he's considered day-to-day and might be good to go Saturday versus Dallas.
Nov 15   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Shuts Out Canadiens Thursday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted his first shutout of the season on Thursday versus Montreal, keeping the opposition off the scoreboard with 19 saves in a 3-0 win. Gustavsson has looked great in the net this campaign, and he finally got his first shutout of the year after coming close to it several times. The Wild No. 1 has allowed one goal in four starts. Thursday's victory took Gustavsson's record to 8-2-2, and he boasts a 2.08 goals-against average with a .924 save percentage. Gustavsson's hot form gets a major test next on Saturday, as the Wild host a Dallas team that has scored seven goals in back-to-back games.
Nov 15   
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