The Minnesota Wild face a challenging road ahead as they deal with a slew of injuries to key players, including Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon. Kaprizov is set to miss his 11th and 12th games due to a lingering lower-body injury, while Spurgeon has also been sidelined. In positive news, Brock Faber and Jakub Lauko are expected to return for Saturday's matchup against the Nashville Predators. Coach John Hynes expressed optimism that Kaprizov could return next week, but the team is currently dependent on their remaining players to step up.
This season, despite his absence, Kaprizov leads the team in scoring with 50 points, a testament to his significant impact on the ice. Meanwhile, Faber, who suffered an injury earlier this month, is looking to bounce back. Lauko returns from a muscle injury that has plagued him multiple times this season. His addition could provide a boost to a Wild roster that has struggled with injuries.
As they prepare for their upcoming games, the Wild will also have to navigate the goalie rotation, with Marc-Andre Fleury and Filip Gustavsson splitting time in net. With the Predators on an upswing and the Colorado Avalanche close behind in the standings, the Wild's ability to field a competitive lineup will be critical to maintaining their position in the playoff race.
