Nyquist returned from a lengthy injury absence for a two-game debut with the Wild over the weekend and will be out of the lineup Tuesday for rest related reasons. The 33-year-old has 11 goals, 14 assists, 99 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 50 games between Columbus and Minnesota this season.
Jiricek had six goals, 32 assists, 34 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 52 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) and has been recalled to Columbus on an emergency basis Tuesday. The 19-year-old has played in three games with the Blue Jackets so far this season, failing to pick up a point and collecting a -5 plus/minus rating.
Gustavsson stopped 37 of 40 shots (.925 SV%) for his fourth-win in five games as he beat the St. Louis Blues in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been one fo the NHL's best netminders this season, with his sensational 2.06 GAA, .932 SV% and 21-9-6 record. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost 10 of their last 11 games and are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.42).
Faber had four goals, 23 assists, 12 PIMs and a +29 plus/minus through 38 games with the University of Minnesota (NCAA) and will make his NHL debut Monday vs. Chicago. The 20-year-old defenseman is the Wild's 2020 second-round pick (45th overall).
Rossi has not played for the Wild since November 17th but has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) and is expected to draw into the Wilds' lineup Monday vs. Chicago. The 21-year-old has an assist, 11 SOG, six PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 16 NHL games this season.
Brodin has three goals, 11 assists, 89 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 59 games played this season but will not play Tuesday vs. Chicago due to rest purposes. The 29-year-old has dealt with injuries all year so the day off before the upcoming playoffs is only expected to last a game.
Spurgeon has 11 goals, 23 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +32 plus/minus through 78 games played but will miss Monday's game vs. Chicago due to rest purposes. The 33-year-old is missing his second game of the season Monday.
Zuccarello has 22 goals, 45 assists, 195 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 77 games this season but will not play Monday as he takes a rest day. The 35-year-old is expected to return to the Wilds' lineup next game.
Kaprizov returned after a month-long absence (injury) to play in the Wilds' previous game vs. St. Louis but will not play Monday due to rest purposes. The 25-year-old is having a sensational season, with his 39 goals, 35 assists, 253 SOG, 45 PIMs and +6 plus/minus through 66 games played this season.
Raska had four goals, 11 assists, 121 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 53 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season and has been recalled with expectations to make his season debut for the San Jose Sharks Thursday. The 21-year-old has previously played in five career NHL games, with seven PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.
Fleury allowed three goals on 42 shots (.929 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was handed the loss by Vegas in his previous start. The 38-year-old has had an up-and-down season this year splitting starts, with his 24-14-4 record, 2.82 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face his old squad in the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost three of their last five games and are fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4).
Merrill was a healthy scratch for the Wilds' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Monday as he replaces Alex Goligoski. The 31-year-old has two goals, nine assists, 39 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 67 games played this season.
Gustavsson stopped 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) for his third-straight win as he picked up a massive victory against Colorado in his previous start. The 24-year-old has surprisingly been one of the league's best netminders this season, with his 20-9-5 record, 2.01 GAA and .933 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won five of their last seven games and are 13th in the NHL in goals per game (3.28).
