Minnesota Wild News

Hartman has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but is set to return to the lineup on Friday. Hartman, who has three goals and six assists in 19 games this season, will centre the third line with Zach Parise and Kevin Fiala on his wings.

Gambrell missed one game with a concussion because a few got cancelled due to COVID-19 protocol but he's expected to be back Saturday vs. the Blues. Gambrell would replace Tomas Hertl, who is the one on the COVID-19 list. He has just two assists in 13 games this season.

Gambrell entered concussion protocol during Saturday's game in St. Louis following a hit from Kyle Clifford. With Gambrell out on Monday, Marcus Sorensen will draw back into the lineup.

Brodin has been out since February 2nd but was on the ice for Friday's practice and is expected to play Saturday in Anaheim. Brodin had a nice start to the season, posting six points (2G / 4A) in his first 11 games.

Bogosian was given a breather on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Thursday but will be back in the lineup tonight in Montreal. Bogosian will replace Mikko Lehtonen.

Spurgeon has been out since February 2nd but will be back in the lineup tonight in Anaheim. Spurgeon is expected to be paired with Ian Cole, who also makes his return to the lineup. Spurgeon has two assists in 11 games this season.

Foligno being added to the COVID-19 reserve list means that he will not be available for Sunday's rematch with the Avalanche. With him out, the Wild will need to recall someone from their taxi squad.

Sturm has missed the last two games with an illness but will replace Brad Hunt in the lineup Tuesday vs. the Kings. Sturm, who will skate on the fourth line with Victor Rask and Ryan Hartman, has no points and nine shots on goal in four games this season.

Coleman has been on the COVID-19 protocol list but hasn't missed any games due to the Lightning's games vs. Dallas being cancelled due to COVID-19 issues of their own. While being activated is good news there is no word whether Coleman will actually be in the lineup on Thursday or if he will have to wait until Saturday.

Gambrell was a healthy scratch in the first three games of the season but will centre the Sharks third line as head coach Bob Boughner searches for more production from his bottom-6. It's unclear who Gambrell will replace but he enters the lineup after having 11 points (5G / 6A) in 50 games a season ago.

Foligno has picked up 26 goals and 41 assists in 218 games over the last three seasons, including a career-high 25 points (11G / 14A) in 59 games a season ago. Foligno is often found among the hits leaders and has become a key part of the Wild's bottom-6. Look for him to open the 2021 season on the third-line with Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway.