Hintz, as always will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game in Nashville. Hintz has suited up in two in a row and four of the last five games, so it seems likely that he'll play on Thursday.

As has become customary during the 2021 season, Hintz will be a game-time decision for tonight's game vs. the Panthers. Hintz has played more times than he hasn't so there's a good chance he will play through the lingering issue and look to continue to build on the point-per-game season he has going.

As hinted to on Wednesday, Dumba will return from a three-game absence on Thursday. The Wild managed to go 2-1-0 without Dumba but he'll provide a massive lift to their blueline vs. St. Louis. Dumba has been relatively quiet as of late but has accumulated 11 points (5G / 6A) in 26 games so far this season.

Dumba will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury but the Wild said he may play Thursday. Brad Hunt will remain in the lineup and is expected to be on the top power-play unit.

Dumba left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury when he fell awkwardly into the boards. With Dumba expected to miss Saturday's game, he will likely be replaced by Carson Soucy, who missed yesterday's game due to a one-game suspension.