Crotty has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) on an emergency basis.
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Ohgren has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) under emergency conditions.
Ohgren has been re-assigned to Iowa (AHL).
Line Change
Chisholm will be a healthy scratch vs. Buffalo on Saturday.
Brodin (lower-body) is expected to return to Minnesota's lineup vs. Buffalo on Saturday.
Brodin has not played since February 28th, missing nine games games, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, the 31-year-old Brodin was averaging 22:42 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A) in 38 games this season. David Jiricek has been reassigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Jiricek has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).
Since being acquired in a trade by Minnesota, Jiricek has spent most of his time in the AHL. The highly skilled 21-year-old defenseman played six games with Minnesota, scoring two points (1G / 1A). He has six points (0G / 6A) in 26 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season.
Minnesota has signed Stevie Leskovar to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Leskovar was a sixth-round pick, 174th overall, of the Minnesota Wild in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is in his fourth OHL season and has scored five points (1G / 4A) in 2024-25 in 33 games with the Brampton Steelheads.
Johansson (illness) is expected to return on Saturday vs. Buffalo.
Johansson did not play the previous game for Minnesota but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 34-year-old forward is averaging 16:08 time-on-ice and has 25 points (7G / 18A) in 59 games this season.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson will start vs. Buffalo on Saturday.
Minnesota has outscored their opposition 7-1 in their previous two games (2-0-0), and will roll with Gustavsson between the pipes on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old Gustavsson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 34 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Seattle Kraken for his fifth shutout of the season. He has a 2.51 GAA and .917 SV% in 47 games this season (27-15-4).
Rossi is practicing on Friday after leaving last game due to a knee injury and is expected to return on Saturday.
Rossi exited Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Seattle Kraken in the first period after only 3:00 time-on-ice, but was back at practice on Friday. The 23-year-old Rossi has had an excellent season, seeing an elevated role due to the ongoing Kiril Kaprizov injury, scoring 53 points (21G / 32A) in 69 games.
Rossi (lower-body) left Wednesday's game vs. Seattle and did not return.
Line Change
Ohgren will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kraken.
Ohgren was recalled on an emergency basis on Tuesday and will be able to slot in on Wednesday as Marcus Johansson is out with an illness. Ohgren has one goal and three assists in 23 games this season.
Johansson (illness) will not play against the Kraken on Wednesday.
Johansson was a surprise scratch from warmups, with the Wild not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Liam Ohgren will draw into the lineup in his place.
Foligno (upper-body) will remain out on Wednesday vs. Seattle and is considered day-to-day.
Foligno is day-to-day but will miss a second consecutive game as he continues recovering from an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old Foligno has zero points, a -7 plus/minus, and 37 hits in his last 10 games.
Brodin (lower-body) has improved his injury designation to day-to-day.
Brodin has not played since February 28th, missing eight games. He will miss a ninth straight on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken but is nearing a return to the lineup. Before his injury, the 31-year-old Brodin was averaging 22:42 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A) in 38 games this season.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson will start vs. Seattle on Wednesday.
Minnesota has only scored eight goals in their previous four games but salvaged a 2-1-1 record, partly due to the goalkeeping of Gustavsson, who will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. Gustavsson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .915 SV% in 46 games this season (26-15-4). Minnesota enters Wednesday's contest as -153 home favorites against a Seattle team that played last night and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.
The Wild recalled Ohgren from Iowa (AHL) under emergency conditions on Tuesday.
Ohgren will only be able to play tomorrow if Marcus Foligno (upper-body) is unable to suit up along with one of the other 12 forwards who played for the Wild on Monday.
Line Change
Gaunce will draw into the Wild lineup on Monday.
Gaunce will slot in for Marcus Foligno, who was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury. Gaunce is yet to register a point in seven games this season.
Foligno (upper-body) will not play against the Kings on Monday.
Foligno was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the Wild not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. Brendan Gaunce will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson will start vs. Los Angeles on Monday.
Minnesota has lost two straight and is coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where Gustavsson allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%). The 26-year-old Gustavsson will return to the crease on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings, looking to build on his 2.60 GAA and .914 SV% in 45 appearances this season (25-15-4). Minnesota enters the action on Monday as +132 home underdogs against a Los Angeles team outscoring their opposition 16-7 during a five-game winning streak.