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Shabanov will draw into the Islanders lineup on Tuesday.
Shabanov will draw into the lineup in place of Anthony Duclair despite not taking part in line rushes during warmups. It's his first appearance since January 31st.
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Sturm will be a healthy scratch vs. Utah on Tuesday.
Marcus Johansson (upper body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, resulting in Sturm being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Sturm scored a goal in Minnesota's previous game, giving him 10 points (4G / 6A) in 41 outings this season.
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Gustavsson will start vs. Utah on Tuesday.
Gustavsson was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie looks rejuvenated after returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.52 GAA and .952 SV% in four games (3-1-0). Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as -149 home favourites against a Utah team that defeated them 5-2 less than two weeks ago.
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Foligno will make his Minnesota debut on Sunday vs. Colorado.
Goalie Start
Wallstedt will start vs. Colorado on Sunday.
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Maatta will make his Flames debut on Saturday.
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Gustavsson will start in Vegas on Friday.
The Wild will hand Gustavsson his 39th start of the campaign when they travel to Vegas on Friday night. Gustavsson has been in fine form since returning from representing Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posting a .957 SV% and a 1.35 GAA across his last three starts. He was particularly impressive in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Lightning, when he allowed just a single goal on 25 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. Gustavsson and the Wild enter action on Friday at -110 on the money line.
Minnesota has acquired Nick Foligno from Chicago for future considerations.
Minnesota continues to add forward depth ahead of Friday's Trade Deadline, most recently by acquiring Nick Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 38-year-old Foligno averaged 12:48 time-on-ice and scored 11 points (3G / 8A) in 37 games with Chicago this season.
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Brink is expected to fly to Vegas and make his Minnesota debut on Friday vs. the Golden Knights.
Minnesota acquired Bobby Brink from Philadelphia for David Jiricek on Friday morning and he is hopeful to make his team debut in the evening against the Vegas Golden Knights. Brink has increased his goal totals in each of his three full NHL seasons and will add some offensive depth to a Minnesota Wild team that is hopeful to make a deep playoff run. The 24-year-old Brink scored 26 points (13G / 13A) in 55 games with Philadelphia this season.
Minnesota has acquired Bobby Brink from Philadelphia for David Jiricek.
Brink has increased his goal totals in each of his three full NHL seasons and will add some offensive depth to a Minnesota Wild team that is hopeful to make a deep playoff run. The 24-year-old Brink scored 26 points (13G / 13A) in 55 games with Philadelphia this season.
The Flames reportedly acquired Maatta from the Mammoth along with forward Jonathan Castagna and three 2026 second-round draft picks in exchange for defenceman Mackenzie Weegar.
After appearing in 70 games for the Mammoth last season, playing time has been hard to come by for Maatta this year. He's played in just 22 games and has zero goals, one assist, and a -5 plus/minus rating to show for it. Luckily for Maatta, there should be plenty of ice time available on a Flames blue-line that's now seen Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar depart this season.
The Wild reassigned Pitlick to Iowa (AHL) on Tuesday.
Pitlick returns to Iowa after making one appearance for the Wild on Sunday. The 34-year-old has appeared in 32 NHL games this season, logging two goals and zero assists.
Brodin (lower-body) was activated off injured reserve and is expected to play against the Lightning on Tuesday.
Brodin has battled injuries this season, with his most recent lower-body ailment keeping him sidelined since January 12th. The 32-year-old is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (3G / 12A) through 42 games this season.
The Wild have acquired Michael McCarron from the Predators in exchange for a 2028 2nd Round Pick.
One day after the Wild claimed Robby Fabbri off of waivers, the reimagining of their bottom-6 continued on Tuesday night when they acquired McCarron from the Nashville Predators. McCarron is a 6-foot-6 centre who was a prominent penalty killer in Nashville, leading all forwards in shorthanded TOI/gm (2:29), which ranks top-15 leagues wide. McCarron is also tied-16th among forwards in hits (165).
McCarron is listed as a scratch for Tuesday's game in Columbus.
Kiersted has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).
Goalie Start
Gustavsson will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Gustavsson fell out of favour for Team Sweden at the Olympics, but has returned from the NHL stoppage with stellar results, saving 65 of 68 shots (.956 SV%) in two combined games (1-1-0). Before the break, the 27-year-old Gustavsson was battling some adversity in his last 10 appearances despite a solid 6-1-2 record, posting a subpar 3.15 GAA and .891 SV%. Minnesota enters the action on Tuesday as +122 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team looking to rebound after a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Brodin (lower-body) is likely back vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday but will be a game-time decision
Brodin has battled injuries this season, with his most recent lower-body ailment keeping him sidelined since January 12th. The 32-year-old is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (3G / 12A) through 42 games this season, and is hopeful to return on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Foligno is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Foligno did not play in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues and has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve, set to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis. The 34-year-old forward is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 48 games this season.
Foligno (lower-body) has been placed on IR.
Foligno did not play in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues and has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve. The 34-year-old Foligno will miss at least two more games before he is eligible to return. He is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 48 games this season.