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Matt Boldy  • LW  •  Wild

Matt Boldy Delivers Four Assists In Crucial Win

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy finished Wednesday's 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks with four assists. Despite blowing a 7-4 lead in the third period, the Wild managed to boost their playoff chances with the win. The team has now picked up two vital overtime wins in a row, with Boldy playing a key role in both contests. He has amassed seven points (one goal, six assists) over these games. The young winger leads his team in scoring with 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) in 76 contests for the campaign. Kirill Kaprizov's (lower body) return sent Boldy back to the second line on Wednesday, but he will still have a major role to play for the team over the final stretch of the regular season.
4 days ago   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Marks Comeback With Four Goals

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) scored a career-high four goals as he ended a 21-game absence on Wednesday in a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. Marian Gaborik is the only player in Wild history to score more goals in a single game, having netted five times against the New York Rangers in 2007. Minnesota also welcomed back Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), who enjoyed a three-point night, capped off by his second goal of the game in overtime. Eriksson Ek notched two goals on the power play. He has now lit the lamp 13 times over the course of the season, recording 28 points in 43 games. The Wild are in a fierce battle for a playoff spot and will need more big efforts from Eriksson Ek over the final few games.
4 days ago   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Removed From Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Swedish pivot has been out for 21 games due to a lower-body injury. He will move into the top six on Wednesday, centering a line with Marcus Foligno and Matt Boldy. Eriksson Ek is also likely to see power-play time against the sixth-worst penalty-killing team in the league. Through 42 appearances, Eriksson Ek has registered 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) this season.
5 days ago   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Activated From Long-Term Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) was activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve on Wednesday and looks set to rejoin the lineup against the San Jose Sharks. The news comes after Wild head coach John Hynes said Wednesday morning that he is "hopeful" of having Kaprizov available against the Sharks. Minnesota has been without Kaprizov since Jan. 26. Kaprizov is projected to skate with Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello and should receive heavy usage on the power play. He has recorded 52 points (23 goals, 29 assists) in 37 games this season.
5 days ago   
Joel Eriksson Ek  • C  •  Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek May Return To Wild Lineup Against Sharks

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Speaking to reporters about Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), Wild head coach John Hynes said that he is "hopeful" the two can return on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek last played on Feb 22. He has amassed 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 42 contests this season while handing out 69 hits. The Swedish pivot is likely to replace Frederick Gaudreau in the Wild's top-six group.
5 days ago   
Kirill Kaprizov  • LW  •  Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Could Be Back In Action Wednesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) could make his long-awaited return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. The Russian superstar has been out of action since Jan. 26 due to a lower-body injury. Before suffering the injury, Kaprizov was on fire, racking up 23 goals and 52 points in 37 games. Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is also on the cusp of returning, so the Wild may have two big offensive pieces back for the final push in the regular season. Wednesday's contest is crucial for a team clinging to the final wild-card position in the Western Conference.
5 days ago   
Declan Chisholm  • D  •  Wild

Declan Chisholm Back In Action Against Rangers

Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. He has shaken off a lower-body injury and will take Jon Merrill's spot on the third defensive pairing. Chisholm has badly struggled on the offensive end in recent months, notching just two points in 2025. For the season, he has tallied two goals and 12 points in 61 appearances with 61 shots on goal. Chisholm's work has also included 66 blocks. The 25-year-old is unlikely to make an impact in fantasy hockey.
Apr 2   
Declan Chisholm  • D  •  Wild

Declan Chisholm Exits Early On Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest against the Dallas Stars early. Chisholm suffered this injury after blocking a shot. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before exiting the contest, Chisholm logged two penalty minutes with two blocked shots. If he were to sit out on Tuesday evening, Jonas Brodin (lower body) could re-enter the starting lineup. Through 61 games this season, Chisholm has tallied just 12 points (two goals) and has added 29 hits with 66 blocked shots. Given his low ice time and minimal offensive production, he will not carry any fantasy value.
Mar 25   
Jonas Brodin  • D  •  Wild

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening against the Dallas Stars. Brodin was able to return to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the previous nine games but will revert back to the press box. However, it appears the team is managing his workload as he is currently viewed as "day-to-day" and has not suffered any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights. With Brodin sitting out, fantasy managers should expect Declan Chisholm to join the starting lineup and play on the bottom pairing alongside Zach Bogosian. Through 39 games this season, Brodin has tallied 19 points with 20 hits and an impressive 81 blocked shots.
Mar 24   
Jonas Brodin  • D  •  Wild

Jonas Brodin Could Return To Action Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is nearing a return to action and could be an option for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think it's a strong possibility, not a guarantee," Wild head coach John Hynes said Friday after practice. Brodin took part in the practice session, skating with Jared Spurgeon. Minnesota has been without Brodin for nine games. This isn't an uncommon situation for the team, as Brodin has faced health issues all season, missing time due to three separate injuries. He has picked up 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in 38 games while blocking 81 shots from the opposition.
Mar 21   
Marco Rossi  • C  •  Wild

Marco Rossi Likely To Play Saturday

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) is expected to be available on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. In Wednesday's clash against the Seattle Kraken, he logged just 3:00 of ice time before exiting the game after being hit by a puck. Rossi returned to practice on Friday, which strongly suggests he will be in the lineup against Buffalo. The 23-year-old serves as Minnesota's first-line center but has been offensively quiet lately. In nine March appearances, Rossi has recorded only two assists. He has posted a career-high 53 points (21 goals, 32 assists) in 69 games during the season.
Mar 21   
Marcus Johansson  • C  •  Wild

Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (illness) seems set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He missed Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken due to an illness. The Swedish veteran was back in practice on Friday. Johansson found the back of the net in his last appearance against the Los Angeles Kings and has been productive lately, racking up seven points (two goals, five assists) in nine games. Overall, he has accumulated 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) in 59 games this season. Minnesota is expected to use Johansson on the second line against Buffalo, with Frederick Gaudreau and Gustav Nyquist skating alongside him.
Mar 21   
Marcus Foligno  • LW  •  Wild

Marcus Foligno Not Playing On Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (upper body) will remain sidelined on Saturday when the Wild face the Buffalo Sabres. Foligno has missed the previous two contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Monday evening against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, Foligno was riding a 10-game scoreless skid. During this stretch, Foligno logged an impressive 37 hits with nine blocked shots and a -7 rating. Through 67 games this season, Foligno has found the back of the net 11 times and added 11 helpers. While Foligno carries modest scoring upside, he does hold value in leagues that reward hits, as he has tallied 219 (3.3 hits per game). While Foligno remains out, Marcus Johansson (illness) could re-enter the starting lineup.
Mar 21   
Matt Boldy  • LW  •  Wild

Matt Boldy Strikes Twice In Victory

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy found the back of the net twice during their victory over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening. Boldy would score his first goal in the opening frame during 5-on-5 play. Later in the contest, Boldy would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This outing snapped an 11-game goal drought for the 23-year-old. During this 11-game stretch, Boldy tallied six helpers with a -9 rating. Through 69 total games this season, the former 12th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft has found the back of the net 23 times and added 35 helpers. Boldy has tallied 18 of his points on the power play and added 39 hits and 49 blocked shots. Boldy will look to stay hot on the scoresheet on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Mar 20   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Shuts The Door On Kraken On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson stopped all 34 shots he saw en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening. The Kraken held the advantage in the shot total, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. This outing extended his winning streak to two games. During this stretch, Gustavsson has only allowed one goal and stopped 62 of the 63 shots he saw. However, before this recent impressive stretch, Gustavsson held a modest .921 save percentage with a 2.20 GAA over his previous four contests. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Gustavsson to see the majority of starts in the Minnesota crease, with Marc-Andre Fleury operating as the clear No. 2 option. Gustavsson will look to extend his winning streak to three games on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Mar 20   
Marco Rossi  • C  •  Wild

Marco Rossi Exits Early On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) exited Wednesday's contest early. Rossi logged three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. During this short stint, Rossi tallied one shot on goal with one hit. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Over his last 12 contests, the 23-year-old found the back of the net twice and added four helpers. Through 69 games this season, Rossi has tallied 53 points (21 goals), with 13 of them coming on the power-play. In addition, Rossi has added 46 hits with 35 blocked shots. If he were to remain sidelined on Saturday, fantasy managers should expect Frederick Gaudreau to move up to the top forward line.
Mar 20   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Takes On Kraken Wednesday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. He will take the crease for the 47th time this season, trying to improve a 26-15-4 record. Gustavsson has posted four shutouts while registering a 2.57 goals-against average with a .915 save percentage. The Wild No. 1 has been one of the strongest fantasy options among goalies, but Gustavsson has been inconsistent since the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has won only four of his past nine appearances, dropping three of the last five. A matchup against a Seattle team that has a 14-19-0 road record gives Gustavsson a good opportunity to regain some momentum.
Mar 19   
Marcus Foligno  • LW  •  Wild

Marcus Foligno Sitting On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (upper body) will remain sidelined on Wednesday evening when the Wild face the Seattle Kraken. Foligno was unable to play during their previous contest due to this injury. He will look to return to the lineup on Saturday when the Wild face the Buffalo Sabres. As a result, Brendan Gaunce will likely remain in the starting lineup and play on the fourth offensive line. Before his injury, Foligno was in the midst of a 10-game scoreless streak. During this stretch, Foligno has logged 37 hits with nine blocks and nine shots on goal. Through 67 total contests this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net 11 times and added 11 helpers with an eye-catching 219 hits. When Foligno is cleared to return, he will be a top option for hits in category formats.
Mar 19   
Jonas Brodin  • D  •  Wild

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not suit up on Wednesday evening against the Seattle Kraken. Brodin has missed the previous eight contests due to this injury. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Zach Bogosian to remain in the starting lineup and play alongside Jon Merrill on the bottom pairing. Brodin's next opportunity to return to the starting lineup will be on Saturday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, Brodin tallied two points (two helpers) over his last seven contests. During this stretch, the 31-year-old tallied two hits with an impressive 14 blocked shots. Through 38 total contests this season, Brodin has found the back of the net four times and added 14 helpers with an impressive 81 blocked shots. When he does return, Brodin is a viable target when looking for blocked shots in category formats.
Mar 19   
Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Stops 28 Shots In Victory

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Kings held the advantage in the shot total, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Adrian Kempe found the back of the net on the power play. Gustavsson would then shut the door for the remainder of the contest. This was also a nice bounce-back for Gustavsson, as he allowed four goals in his previous start. Over his last seven games, the 26-year-old has posted a 4-2-1 record with a solid .929 save percentage and a 1.98 GAA. Fantasy managers should continue to view Gustavsson as a solid, low-end No. 1 goaltender playing behind one of the best defensive units in the sport. He will look to stay hot against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening.
Mar 18   
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