Merrill missed the Wilds' previous game due to an illness and will now be out for at least Minnesota's next two games as he did not accompany the team on their road trip. The 31-year-old has two goals, eight assists, 36 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 53 games prior to the injury.

Brodin has two goals, nine assists, 73 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 49 games but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Columbus as he deals with a lower-body injury. Brodin is expected to miss more than one game with the injury.

Johnson has four goals, two assists, 41 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 46 games played but will not play Tuesday as he is still yet to leave concussion protocol. Johnson is considered day-to-day until Chicago has any more updates.

Gustavsson allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Nashville in his previous start. The 24-year-old has essentially snaked the Wilds' starting role away from Marc-Andre Fleury, due to his strong 14-8-2 record, 2.16 GAA and .926 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who have won four straight contests after a 6-5 win over Arizona last game.

Lauko has a goal, two assists, eight SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 11 games with Boston this season but has been reassigned to Providence (AHL) Friday. The 22-year-old heads back to the minors, where he had nine goals, six assists, 53 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 30 games prior to his promotion.

Gustavsson allowed one goal on 34 shots (.971 SV%) but still took the loss in a hard-fought shootout loss to Florida in his last game. The 24-year-old has been a revelation after being acquired in the offseason for Cam Talbot, with his 12-8-1 record, 2.18 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have lost two straight but have the NHLs ninth best powerplay (23.6).

Foligno has four goals, 11 assists, 57 SOG and 53 PIMs across 44 games but will not play Wednesday as the Wild take on the Avalanche. The injury comes at a rough time for Foligno, as he only has one point in his previous 13 games played.

Fleury allowed five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by Vegas in his previous start. He has found himself losing more and more starts as of late, due to his 16-12-3 record, 2.98 GAA and .902 SV%.

Foligno left Monday's game with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot on the inside of his knee in the second period. Expect an update on Foligno's status prior to Wednesday's game vs. the Avalanche. Sam Steel would draw into the lineup to replace Foligno.

Shore had just three assists, and 17 SOG through 29 games this season with the Oilers and has been returned to Bakersfield (AHL) after clearing waivers Monday. The 28-year-old has 404 career NHL games so will hope to be back up with the Oilers soon.

Gustavsson stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat New Jersey in his previous start. The Wilds' backup netminder has been their better of the two goalies by a longshot, with his 12-8-1 record, 2.25 GAA and .923 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-3 loss to Colorado in their last game.

Laura had nine goals, six assists, 53 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 30 games with Providence (AHL) and has been called up for another stint with the Boston Bruins. In his previous eight games this season with Boston, he has one goal, two assists, eight SOG and two PIMs.

Brodin was listed as doubtful on Tuesday but has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas. With Brodin out, Alex Goligoski will draw back into the lineup beside Matt Dumba. Brodin should be considered day-to-day.

Brodin last played on February 6th due to a lower-body injury and is doubtful to return to the Wilds' lineup Wednesday vs. Dallas. The 29-year-old had two goals, six assists, 63 SOG, 20 PIMs, and a +7 plus/minus through 43 games prior to his injury.

Gustavsson allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was downed by Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has broken out in a big way this season, with an impressive 11-7-1 record, .922 SV% and 2.26 GAA. He will take on the Dallas Stars, who just snapped a three-game overtime losing streak with a 3-2 shootout win over Anaheim last game.

Fleury allowed two goals on 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his third win in five starts as Minnesota topped Buffalo in his previous start. The league's second-oldest active netminder will be hoping for better post-all-star break production, as he has a 16-10-3 record, 2.87 GAA and a .905 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who lost their last game 2-1 in overtime to Anaheim and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).