Jared Spurgeon, the captain of the Wild, was absent from the game, highlighting the team's ability to perform well despite missing key players. His leadership and presence are crucial for Minnesota, especially after a previous loss to the Avalanche where they allowed six goals.

Jared Spurgeon has been sidelined due to a severe injury. His leadership and defensive skills have been sorely missed, but with his return to practice, there's optimism surrounding his potential comeback, which could stabilize the team's defensive lineup.

Jared Spurgeon is making progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury, indicating a positive trajectory for his return to the lineup.

Jared Spurgeon has been sidelined for the past eight games due to an injury caused by a slew-footing incident involving Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux. His absence has been felt by the Wild, particularly as the team sought to address the physicality and aggression displayed in their matchup against the Predators.

Jared Spurgeon participated in a full practice with the Minnesota Wild, indicating a positive step in his recovery from injury. However, he remains on injured reserve and has not yet returned to game action.