Jake Middleton has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a hand injury sustained from a puck. His potential return could be as soon as next week, which would provide a much-needed boost to the Wild's defensive lineup as they cope with Spurgeon's absence. The team is cautious about rushing Middleton back to ensure his full recovery.

Jake Middleton has been out for three weeks due to an upper-body injury sustained in a game against the Edmonton Oilers. His absence adds to the growing list of injuries for the Wild, who are also missing captain Jared Spurgeon and superstar Kirill Kaprizov.

Jake Middleton has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a hand injury sustained from a puck. He is expected to return as soon as next week, which would provide a boost to the Wild's defense as they cope with Spurgeon's absence. The team is cautious about rushing Middleton back to ensure he is fully healthy.

Jake Middleton has been out for nearly a month due to a hand injury sustained from a puck, further straining the Wild's defensive lineup as they cope with multiple injuries.

Jake Middleton has been out of the lineup for nearly a month after suffering a hand injury from a puck. His absence adds to the Wild's injury woes as they navigate the loss of key players, including captain Jared Spurgeon and leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov.