The Wild's original plan was for Gustavsson to start Monday in Colorado, but he hasn't skated in a couple of days due to illness, so he'll serve as Marc-Andre Fleury's backup. Expect Gustavsson to be back between the pipes on Thursday vs. Utah.
Filip Gustavsson was projected to start for Minnesota on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche, but he has been battling an illness that has prevented him from skating for a few days, resulting in Fleury being between the pipes for a second consecutive game. Fleury allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The veteran netminder has a 2.72 GAA and .906 SV% in 16 appearances this season (9-4-1). Minnesota enters Monday's contest as +199 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche squad coming off a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars.
Kaprizov has returned to the ice, practicing in a limited capacity, but will miss his 11th straight game on Saturday. He is still considered day-to-day, but updates have been few and far between regarding his status. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Kaprizov was having an excellent campaign among the league leaders, scoring 50 points (23G / 27A) in 34 games.
Minnesota has not been as dominant as they were at the start of the season, partly due to key injuries, losing three of their last four games (1-3-0). Their one win came with Fleury between the pipes when he saved 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. The veteran netminder has a 2.54 GAA and .910 SV% in 14 games this season (9-3-1).
Faber has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on January 7th, missing four straight games. The 22-year-old Faber is averaging 24:58 time-on-ice and has 20 points (5G / 15A) in 41 games this season.
Ohgren was the 19th overall pick of Minnesota in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He has played 12 career NHL games, including eight earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 20-year-old has 23 points (12G / 11A) in 25 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL).
Ohgren was recalled along with forward Brendan Gaunce. Kirill Kaprizov was placed on long-term injured reserve and Marcus Johansson was placed on injured reserve in a pair of corresponding moves.
Johansson exited Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after 10:49 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and will be out of the lineup for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 34-year-old Johansson has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 44 games this season.
Before this season, Jones had only played two career NHL games but has found himself as a regular in Minnesota's lineup the past several weeks. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 8:23 time-on-ice and has zero points in 26 games this season.
Johansson exited Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after 10:49 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old Johansson has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 44 games this season.
Kaprizov returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday but will remain out of the lineup against the Edmonton Oilers, missing a 10th straight game. He is still considered day-to-day, but updates have been few and far between regarding his status. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Kaprizov was having an excellent campaign among the league leaders, scoring 50 points (23G / 27A) in 34 games.
Kaprizov has not played since December 23rd, missing seven straight, and will miss an eighth straight on Sunday. He is still considered day-to-day, but updates have been few and far between regarding his status. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Kaprizov was having an excellent campaign among the league leaders, scoring 50 points (23G / 27A) in 34 games.
With Brock Faber exiting Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury, and Jonas Brodin also battling a lower-body injury, Minnesota recalled Jiricek from Iowa (AHL) on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Jiricek has not played an NHL game since being acquired in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has two points (0G / 2A) in 11 AHL games with the Iowa Wild.
Fleury is battling an illness and might not be able to serve as Filip Gustavsson's backup on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. If Fluery is not able to suit up, expect Minnesota to recall Jesper Wallstedt from Iowa (AHL) to serve as Gustavsson's backup.
Brodin played a monstrous 33:02 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Blues but will not play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin is averaging 23:13 time-on-ice and has 16 points (4G / 12A) in 31 games this season. He has five points (1G / 4A) in his last four games.
