Minnesota Wild News

Middleton missed the Wilds' previous game due to illness but will return to it Thursday vs. the Stars. The 26-year-old defender has two goals, four assists, 40 PIMs and 28 SOG across 33 games played with the Wild.

Middleton has two goals, four assists, 28 SOG and 40 PIMs through 33 games so far this season but will be forced to miss Tuesday's game as he deals with a non-Covid illness.

With Mason Shaw suspended for Tuesday's game and Foligno out with a lower-body injury, the Wild recalled Sammy Walker and Adam Beckman from Iowa (AHL) and both should play against the Jets. Foligno will miss at least the Wild's next few games as he recovers.

With Mason Shaw suspended for Tuesday's game and Foligno out with a lower-body injury, the Wild recalled Sammy Walker and Adam Beckman from Iowa (AHL) and both should play against the Jets. Foligno is believed to be day-to-day.

Fleury stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) for his second straight win in a victory over Chicago in his last start. The 38-year-old veteran has struggled in the first half of the season, with his 11-7-1 record, 2.94 GAA, and .899 SV%. He will take on the Anaheim Ducks, who lost 4-1 Tuesday to Los Angeles and are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.41).

Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat the Edmonton Oilers in his last game. The 38-year-old veteran has struggled so far this season despite his 10-7-1 record as shown by his .805 SV% and 3.05 GAA. He draws the pleasant matchup of the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost five straight and fourteen of their last 15 games.

Hinostroza has not played since Nov.30th due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the Sabres' lineup Thursday as they head to Colorado. The 28-year-old had eight assists and 17 SOG through 15 games played prior to his injury.

Gustavsson stopped all 35 Vancouver Canuck shots for the first shutout of his three-year career in his last start Saturday. The Wilds' backup netminder has been sensational in his first season in Minnesota, with a 5-4-1 record, his .920 SV% and 2.47 GAA. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three straight and are 23rd in the NHL in goals per game (2.96).

Fleury allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by Edmonton in his previous start. The 38-year-old has struggled despite his 9-7-1 record this season, with a .892 SV% and 3.16 GAA. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers who have won three of their last four games and have the league's number one powerplay with a 30.7% conversion rate.

Brodin has not played since Nov.27th due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Wilds' lineup Friday on a pair with Matt Dumba. The 29-year-old has four assists, 29 SOG and 12 PIMs in 19 games prior to the injury.