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Brodin (upper-body) will return to the Wild lineup on Tuesday.

Brodin missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will play vs. the Hurricanes. With Brodin back, Jordie Benn will be a healthy scratch. Brodin, who has one goal and six assists (seven points) in his last eight games, will skate with Mathew Dumba.

Jonas Brodin
Kiersted will draw into the Panthers lineup on Tuesday.

With Gustav Forsling out week-to-week, Kiersted will be in the lineup on Tuesday and could get an extended run on the Panthers' blueline. The 23-year-old started the season in the AHL, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games. He has one assist in nine career NHL games.

Matt Kiersted
The Golden Knights have sent Ben Jones to Henderson (AHL).

With Max Pacioretty and Will Carrier returning on Wednesday and Adam Brooks emerging, the Golden Knights have returned three forwards to the AHL. Jones failed to record a point in two NHL games but has six points (4G / 2A) in 12 AHL games.

Ben Jones