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Foligno missed four games while in COVID-19 protocol but will replace Connor Dewar in the lineup on Tuesday. Foligno has had a career-year, setting career-bests in goals (22), assists (17) and points (39).

Spurgeon suffered an upper-body injury in Nashville on Sunday and will not play Tuesday. Despite being out tonight, the Wild were "encouraged" by where he is at, which is a good sign as they head towards the playoffs. Jordie Benn will likely draw into the lineup to replace him.







Merrill has missed the last 10 games with an upper-body injury but will replace Jordie Benn in the lineup vs. the Canucks. Merrill has tallied four goals with 14 assists (18 points) in 63 games this season.


Foligno was placed on the COVID-19 protocol list and likely will not travel to Montreal for Tuesday's game. If Foligno misses time, the Wild will be without two-thirds of their talented checking line.


Grosenick has gone 16-5-4 with a 2.02 GAA and .931 SV% in 28 games with Providence this season. Grosenick will serve as Jeremy Swayman's backup on Saturday with Linus Ullmark out with an upper-body injury.





Merrill suffered an upper-body injury vs. the Penguins on Thursday and did not travel to Carolina for Saturday's game. Alex Goligoski will replace him in the lineup.
