Kaprizov (lower-body) is considered day-to-day and questionable to play Sunday.
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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play Sunday.
Hughes (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday vs. Seattle.
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Gustavsson will start in Dallas on Friday.
Gustavsson was solid in his return from a lower-body injury on Monday, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and will return to the crease on Friday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Gustavsson boasts a terrific 2.28 GAA and .921 SV% in 23 games this season (15-5-3). Minnesota, without their leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, enters Friday's contest as +186 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club coming off a 3-2 win over Utah HC.
Kaprizov (lower-body) did not travel with Minnesota to Dallas and will be out on Friday.
Kaprizov will not play against the Dallas Stars on Friday, a crushing blow for a Minnesota team already without top-six forward Joel Eriksson Ek. The 27-year-old Kaprizov has been sensational this season, among the league leaders, scoring 50 points (23G / 27A) in 34 games.
Hughes (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Sharks on Monday.
Hughes' status for Monday's game against the Sharks was suddenly put in doubt when Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet announced he was a game-time decision just a little over two hours before puck drop. Thankfully for Canucks fans, Hughes took full part in warmups and appears to be good to go for Vancouver's final game before the holiday break.
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Gustavsson will start against the Blackhawks on Monday.
Gustavsson has been away from the team for five games, healing from a lower-body injury, but will return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old Gustavsson allowed nine goals on 51 shots (.824 SV%) in his last two games but has been one of the best goalies in the NHL this season, posting a stellar 2.24 GAA and .922 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as sizeable -209 home favorites against a Chicago club they defeated 3-2 on November 29th.
Hughes (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against the Sharks on Monday.
With just over two hours until puck drop, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet announced his superstar defenceman was in danger of missing Monday's game against the Sharks. Tocchet also added that the injury just occurred in the Canucks game against the Senators on Saturday, and that Hughes will likely want to play through it, which suggests it's unlikely to be a long-term injury. We most likely won't have confirmation on Hughes' status until shortly before puck drop on Monday.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson (lower-body) was the first goalie off the ice at Minnesota's morning skate.
Gustavsson has been away from the team for five games, healing from a lower-body injury, but could return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old Gustavsson allowed nine goals on 51 shots (.824 SV%) in his last two games but has been one of the best goalies in the NHL this season, posting a stellar 2.24 GAA and .922 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as sizeable -209 home favorites against a Chicago club they defeated 3-2 on November 29th.
Gustavsson (lower-body) will be available on Monday and could start vs. Chicago.
Trenin (upper-body) has been activated from IR.
Trenin has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury suffered on December 12th. In his first season with Minnesota, Trenin is averaging 13:37 time-on-ice, recording three points (2G / 1A) and 82 hits in 29 games.
Wallstedt has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).
Aube-Kubel will draw in Buffalo's lineup on Saturday in Boston.
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Wallstedt will start Saturday in Winnipeg.
Aube-Kubel is expected to be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Trenin (upper-body) has been placed on IR.
Trenin has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury and has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to December 12th. In his first season with Minnesota, Trenin is averaging 13:37 time-on-ice, recording three points (2G / 1A) and 82 hits in 29 games.
Faber left Wednesday's game after taking a puck high but is not expected to miss any time.
Faber left Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers late in the third period but should be ready to play on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 22-year-old Faber has 17 points (3G / 14A) in 32 games this season and is amongst league leaders in ice-time, averaging 25:10 time-on-ice.
Gustavsson (lower-body) is day-to-day and has a chance to return on the weekend.
Gustavsson was scheduled to start on Sunday but was unexpectedly sidelined due to a minor lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Gustavsson is amid a Vezina-worthy season, posting a 2.24 GAA and .922 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3) and is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. Marc-Andre Fluery will be between the pipes for Minnesota on Wednesday.
Gustavsson (lower-body) will remain out for a second game on Wednesday vs. Florida as he continues to be evaluated.
Gustavsson was scheduled to start on Sunday but was unexpectedly sidelined due to a minor lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Gustavsson is amid a Vezina-worthy season, posting a 2.24 GAA and .922 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3) and is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. Marc-Andre Fluery will likely be between the pipes for Minnesota on Wednesday.
Foligno (illness) took part in Chicago's morning skate and appears ready to return on Tuesday vs. Washington.
Foligno missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to an illness but appears ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 37-year-old Foligno is averaging 16:49 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (7G / 6A) and 86 hits in 30 games this season.
