Trenin (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus Florida, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
It will be Minnesota's third straight game without Trenin. He has two goals, three points, 14 PIM and 82 hits in 27 appearances in 2024-25. Brendan Gaunce, who was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday, is set to make his Minnesota debut.
Shore will stay with Minnesota after clearing waivers Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Shore could be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Florida if Yakov Trenin (upper body) is unavailable. The 30-year-old Shore hasn't earned a point in 12 NHL appearances while collecting 10 shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 17 hits.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Won't play Wednesday
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Gustavsson (lower body) is still being evaluated and won't play Wednesday versus the Panthers, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
While Gustavsson won't be an option for Wednesday's matchup with Florida, head coach John Hynes said that he thinks the Swedish netminder's absence will be short term. Gustavsson has been stellar in 2024-25, posting a 14-5-3 record, .922 save percentage and 2.24 GAA through 22 appearances.
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Wild's Yakov Trenin: Questionable Wednesday
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Trenin (upper body) remains a doubt ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Florida, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Trenin was working in a non-contact jersey Tuesday, but head coach John Hynes wasn't willing to rule him out for Wednesday's contest. If Trenin can't play, the Wild will have to either deploy seven defensemen or keep Devin Shore up in the NHL for a little longer -- assuming he clears waivers Tuesday.
Fleury will defend the cage at home against the Panthers on Wednesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
While Fleury appeared in just seven of the Wild's first 28 games this season, he may have to take on a bigger role with Filip Gustavsson (lower body) sidelined. In his last five outings, the Flower is 3-1-0 with a 2.33 GAA and a .915 save percentage. In addition to starting Wednesday, Fleury should feature in one of the Wild's back-to-back games either Friday or Saturday against Utah or Winnipeg, respectively.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Summoned from minors
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Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.
Minnesota is dealing with a number of injuries to its forward group, so Gaunce could be an option Wednesday against the Panthers, especially if Yakov Trenin (upper body) is unable to suit up. Gaunce has been a solid contributor for Iowa this season -- he's accounted for eight goals and 14 points across 21 outings. The 30-year-old hasn't made an appearance in the NHL yet this season, but he registered two goals and two assists over 24 regular-season games with Columbus in 2023-24.
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Wild's Devin Shore: Hits waivers
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Shore was placed on waivers Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Shore has split time between the NHL and AHL this season. He hasn't earned a point in 12 appearances with the big club but has two goals and eight assists in 14 outings at the minor-league level.
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Wild's Reese Johnson: Sent to minors
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Johnson was assigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
Johnson has been a healthy scratch in three of Minnesota's last four games. The demotion could bode well for Yakov Trenin's (upper body) availability ahead of Wednesday's game against Florida, or it could be temporary for salary cap reasons. Johnson hasn't earned a point in three NHL appearances this season while contributing one shot on goal, three blocked shots and six hits.
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Wild's Brock Faber: Hands out helper Sunday
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Faber notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Faber has a helper in three straight games and in five of his last seven outings. The 22-year-old defenseman set up the second of Kirill Kaprizov's two goals in this loss. Faber is now at three goals, 14 assists, 40 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 31 appearances. He has upside in a variety of areas and should be active for most fantasy managers.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Adds pair of helpers
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Zuccarello recorded two assists in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Zuccarello has three helpers over two games since he returned from a lower-body injury. He immediately regained his top-line role and spot on the first power-play unit, and he's had no issues with rust after a 13-game absence. The 37-year-old winger is at six goals, 11 helpers, 30 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 18 appearances, serving as a strong playmaker who should play a big part in the Wild's success on offense.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Two goals in Sunday's loss
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Kaprizov scored twice on six shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Kaprizov struck early in the first period and tied the game at 2-2 late in the second, but Vegas was one goal better. The Russian winger now has a share of the league lead in goals with 22, tied with Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl. Kaprizov has surged lately with nine goals and four helpers over his last 10 contests. Overall, he's up to 47 points, 105 shots on net and a plus-23 rating over 30 appearances.
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Wild's Jesper Wallstedt: Tastes defeat in first start
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Wallstedt gave up three goals on 27 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Victor Olofsson tallied twice and Shea Theodore had the other goal to send Wallstedt to the loss in his NHL season debut. Wallstedt was called up after Saturday's game versus the Flyers because Filip Gustavsson (lower body) is dealing with an injury. Wallstedt is considered a top goalie prospect, but he has struggled at the AHL level this year, so he likely still needs more development time, which he should get once Gustavsson is back to 100 percent.
Lauko (lower body) is week-to-week after aggravating his previous muscle issue, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Lauko left Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia and moved to injured reserve after the game. He has two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 48 hits over 24 appearances this season. Devin Shore will replace Lauko in Sunday's lineup against Vegas.
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Wild's Yakov Trenin: Sitting out Sunday
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Trenin (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Golden Knights, according to Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Trenin will miss his second straight game. He has two goals, one assist, 22 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 82 hits across 29 appearances this season. Devin Shore will replace Jakub Lauko (lower body) in Sunday's lineup, while Trenin's spot will go to Travis Dermott or Reese Johnson.
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Wild's Jesper Wallstedt: Starting against Vegas
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Wallstedt will patrol the home crease versus the Golden Knights on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Wallstedt has a 5-6-1 record with a 3.77 GAA and an .874 save percentage in 12 AHL appearances this season. The 22-year-old Wallstedt will get the second half of Minnesota's back-to-back because Filip Gustavsson (undisclosed) is unavailable, and Marc-Andre Fleury played in Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia. Vegas ranks fifth in the league with 3.47 goals per game in 2024-25 and lost 6-3 to Edmonton on Saturday.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson: Unavailable Sunday
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Gustavsson (undisclosed) won't start Sunday's home game against Vegas, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Gustavsson will be evaluated further for what is believed to be a minor injury, making him unavailable to make his scheduled start. He has a 14-5-3 record with a 2.24 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 22 appearances this season. Jesper Wallstedt will get the nod after Marc-Andre Fleury played in Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.
Merrill recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Merrill looks set to stay in the lineup since Jacob Middleton (hand) was injured Thursday versus the Oilers and will be out until January. The 32-year-old Merrill has chipped in two assists over his last four contests, giving him three helpers over 23 outings this season. The veteran blueliner has added 19 shots on net, eight PIM, nine hits and 27 blocked shots in a third-pairing role.
