Marcus Johansson and Marcus Foligno were both part of the recent #mnwild practice, with Johansson leaving early due to injury. Foligno is nearing a return, while Johansson did not travel with the team to Arizona. The Wild have recalled Adam Beckman and placed Johansson on IR, potentially to create space for Foligno. Filip Gustavsson started for #mnwild, with Jake Middleton returning to the lineup after missing games due to injury.
Jake Middleton returns to the #mnwild lineup after missing the last two games.
#mnwild lines Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Zuccarello-Rossi-Hartman Foligno-Gaudreau-Beckman Shaw-Lucchini-Lettieri Middleton-Faber Brodin-Bogosian Merrill-Chisholm Middleton has been dancing to the music throughout warmups, so he's returning. Mermis scratched
#mnwild lineup updates from coach John Hynes: Jake Middleton (upper-body injury) is a game-time decision. Marcus Foligno returns. Filip Gustavsson starts in net.
Filip Gustavsson starts for #mnwild. Jake Middleton is a gametime decision. Marcus Foligno returns and plays for the first time in 13 games.
#MNWild have recalled Adam Beckman and placed Marcus Johansson (lower) on IR. Makes one wonder if Marcus Foligno, who practiced Wednesday, is unable to play tonight.
Marcus Johansson didn't travel with the #mnwild to Arizona, so if the Wild need to activate Marcus Foligno tomorrow or Friday, they could retroactively place Johansson on injured reserve to create roster spot.
Takeaways from @mnwild practice: * Marcus Foligno practiced and is nearing a return. He said he'll decide after seeing how he recovers. * Marcus Johansson is out Thursday at Arizona. Left practice early. * Coach John Hynes didn't announce his starter for Thursday.
#mnwild lines: Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy Zuccarello-Rossi-Hartman Duhaime-Dewar-Gaudreau Shaw-Lucchini-Lettieri Middleton-Faber Brodin-Bogosian Merrill-Chisholm Goligoski - Mermis Foligno extra. Johansson left after first session of practice.
Mats Zuccarello, Marcus Johansson and Marcus Foligno all on the ice for #mnwild practice