Minnesota Wild News

Wallstedt stormed onto the NHL radar this season, starting the season with a phenomenal 2.04 GAA and .936 SV% in his first 13 games (10-1-2). That said, the 23-year-old Swedish goalie is battling some adversity for the first time this season, allowing three or more goals in five of his last six games (2-2-2), posting a far less impressive 3.52 GAA and .889 SV%. That said, Minnesota still enters Thursday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Winnipeg Jets team that has seemingly turned a corner, following up its dreadful 11-game losing streak (0-7-4) with three straight wins.

Brink left last Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim after just one shift and 26 seconds TOI due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 24-year-old forward has taken a step forward offensively in his third NHL season this year, with 11 goals, 20 points and 71 SOG in 41 games played. Despite being placed on Injured Reserve, he seemingly nearing a return to the lineup and is eligible to be activated at any time.

Brink left last Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim after just one shift and 26 seconds TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be held out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old forward has taken a step forward offensively in his third NHL season this year, with 11 goals, 20 points and 71 SOG in 41 games played.

Spacek was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and is awaiting his NHL debut. The 22-year-old defenseman has 19 points (3G/16A) in 35 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season.

Brink left last Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim after just one shift and 26 seconds TOI due to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old forward has taken a step forward offensively in his third NHL season this year, with 11 goals, 20 points and 71 SOG in 41 games played.

Kierstad has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL), indicating that Zach Bogosian (upper body) may be ready to be activated from IR. The 27-year-old Kierstad has one assist in four game with Minnesota this season.

Minnesota has lost three of its last four games (1-1-2) and will turn to Wallstedt on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old Wallstedt was excellent in his most recent game, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken, but has not been as dominant as he was earlier in the season. Wallstedt has followed up a 7-0-0 run in which he posted a dazzling 1.04 GAA and .971 SV% with a 4-2-2 record and 3.02 GAA and .903 SV% in his subsequent eight games. Minnesota enters Monday's contest as -165 home favorites against a reeling Devils team that has been outscored 20-5 during a four-game losing streak (0-4-0).

Bogosian is eligible to come off of IR whenever he is healthy, this move created a roster spot for Ben Jones to be recalled from Iowa (AHL) as insurance in case Joel Eriksson Ek can't play on Saturday.

Joel Eriksson Ek suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday and is questionable to play Saturday. With Jones getting called up, it suggests that Eriksson Ek won't play and Jones will draw in as the No.4 centre.

With an illness circulating around the Blackhawks' dressing room, several players, including Foligno, were game-time decisions on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old Foligno has eight points (1G / 7A) in 21 games this season.

Brink left Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim after just one shift and 26 seconds TOI due to an upper-body injury and has avoided worst case scenario after the team announced he was day-to-day on Friday. The 24-year-old forward has taken a step forward offensively in his third NHL season this year, with 11 goals, 20 points and 71 SOG in 41 games played.

With an illness circulating around the Blackhawks' dressing room, several players, including Foligno, will be game-time decisions on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old Foligno has eight points (1G / 7A) in 21 games this season.

Eriksson Ek exited Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken after only 7:57 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season. Minnesota returns to action on Saturday against the New York Islanders, and it is unclear whether the Swedish forward will be available.

Hunt has not played in nearly four weeks, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:26 time-on-ice and has two assists in 12 games this season.

Brink only played one shift in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the contest early in the first period because of an upper-body injury. A concrete update on Brink's status has not been revealed yet, but he will not play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old forward has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 41 games this season.

Johansson is battling an upper-body and did not practice on Wednesday, but will play on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 35-year-old Johansson has 32 points (12G / 20A) in 42 games this season.

After a seven-game winning streak, Minnesota has suddenly lost five of its last eight (3-2-3) and will turn to Wallstedt on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has allowed three or more goals in three straight games (1-1-2). Still, he boasts an excellent 2.30 GAA and .926 SV% in 17 games this season (11-2-4).