Goligoski has a goal, two assists and 28 SOG through 16 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Jacob Middleton returns to the lineup (illness). The. 37-year-old will hope to be back in the lineup sooner rather than later.
Goligoski has been a healthy scratch for Minnesota's last six games and 12 of the last 13 games. In five games so far this year he has struggled, failing to post a point while posting a -6 plus/minus rating.
Goligoski did not play in Game 1 vs. the Blues but will replace Dmitry Kulikov as the Wild's only lineup change for Game 2. Goligoski finished the season with only two assists in his final 18 games.
Goligoski has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will replace Jon Merrill (upper-body) in the lineup on Saturday. The veteran blueliner has just three assists in his last 25 games.
Goligoski's extension will take him through the 2023-24 season. Goligoski has tallied 28 points (2G / 26A) in 58 games with the Wild this season.
Goligoski will sit out for the second straight game, with Jon Merrill and Dmitry Kulikov remaining in as the third pairing.
The Wild are going to be extremely shorthanded on Saturday, adding Goligoski to the list of missing blue liners, which includes Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin.
Goligoski was forced to leave last night’s game in Dallas and will be a game-time decision despite reportedly failing a concussion test on Monday.
Goligoski failed the concussion test after exiting Monday’s game in Dallas following a hit from Brett Ritchie—Ritchie was ejected for boarding. Goligoski will be tested again today but is not expected to be available in Nashville.
Goligoski was a late scratch due to an illness vs. the Oilers on Wednesday but is expected to play on Friday. Goligoski, who has 14 points (2G / 12A) in 34 games this season, is expected to replace Kevin Connauton.
Goligoski has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Golden Knights. Goligoski has one goal and six assists (seven points) in 14 games this season.
Goligoski will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered in Philadelphia last Thursday. Goligoski remains day-to-day and questionable to return Thursday vs. the Predators.
