With seven veterans sidelined, Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes have elevated their play, helping the Wild overcome mounting injuries.
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With six veterans sidelined, the Wild are counting on Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes and their other stars to keep them competitive early in the NHL season.
Sturm was placed on injured reserve after being struck in the head by a puck Monday. Follow updates as the Wild take on Winnipeg in the second game of a back-to-back.
After Brock Faber and Nico Sturm were struck in the head by pucks less than three weeks apart, it’s time for Wild players to put safety ahead of comfort.
With Brock Faber still sidelined by a skull fracture, the Wild endured another frightening injury scare Monday. Sturm’s status remains uncertain as Minnesota prepares to face Winnipeg.
The Wild are already missing Brock Faber, who suffered a skull fracture after getting hit in the head with a puck in the preseason.
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are back on a line together after success on the Wild’s road trip while Jesper Wallstedt makes his sixth straight start.
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