Minnesota has lost four of their last five (1-3-1) and will turn to Gustavsson between the pipes on Wednesday as they hang on to the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils, Gustavsson played well in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%). The 26-year-old netminder had a dazzling 1.98 GAA and .930 SV% through 13 games in March (7-4-2). Minnesota enters Wednesday's contest as +143 road underdogs against a Rangers team coming off a 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Sturm exited Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens early in the first period after only 0:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Sturm is averaging 10:06 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 58 games this season. An update on his status will likely be provided before the Panthers return to the ice on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After carrying Minnesota to a three-game winning streak with an elite .976 SV%, Gustavsson has lost two of his last three (1-2-0) while posting a more pedestrian .901 SV%. Still, the 26-year-old Gustavsson will return to the crease on Monday against the New Jersey Devils, looking to improve his 2.51 GAA and .916 SV% through 51 games this season (29-17-4). Minnesota enters the action on Monday as +131 road underdogs against a Devils team that defeated them 5-2 on Saturday.

Since being acquired in a trade by Minnesota, Jiricek has spent most of his time in the AHL, and will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The highly skilled 21-year-old defenseman played six games with Minnesota, scoring two points (1G / 1A). He scored seven points (0G / 7A) in 27 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season.

Foligno has not played since March 15th due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Foligno has zero points, a -7 plus/minus, and 37 hits in his last 10 games.

Minnesota's last contest with Gustavsson between the pipes was a 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, but not due to a poor effort from Gustavsson, who has been tremendous between the pipes. The 26-year-old Gustavsson has allowed only four total goals in his last four games (3-1-0), posting a superb .964 SV%. He has a 2.47 GAA and .918 SV% in 49 games this season (28-16-4). Still, Minnesota enters Thursday's contest as +139 home underdogs against a Washington Capitals squad that fell 3-2 to the Winnipeg Jets in their previous outing.

Foligno has not played since March 15th due to an upper-body injury but will likely draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Foligno has zero points, a -7 plus/minus, and 37 hits in his last 10 games.

Aube-Kubel will draw in for Sam Carrick, who will miss Tuesday's game due to the birth of his child. Aube-Kubel has one goal and one assist in 19 games this season.

Brodin made his return from a nine-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, but missed Monday's game against the Dallas Stars, tending to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin has been limited to only 39 games this season, scoring 19 points (4G / 15A) and averaging 22:38 time-on-ice.

Aube-Kubel scored two points (1G / 1A) in 19 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season but has yet to suit up for the Rangers since joining them before the trade deadline. The 28-year-old forward has one point (1G / 0A) in three games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

Brodin made his return from a nine-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, but he will return to the sidelines on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, tending to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin has been limited to only 39 games this season, scoring 19 points (4G / 15A) and averaging 22:38 time-on-ice.

Minnesota has outscored their opposition 11-2 during a three-game winning streak and will roll with Gustavsson between the pipes on Monday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Gustavsson has been tremendous lately, posting a marvelous 0.67 GAA and .976 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0). He has a 2.48 GAA and .917 SV% in 48 appearances this season (28-15-4). Still, Minnesota enters Monday's contest as a +179 road underdog against a Dallas squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

Brodin has not played since February 28th, missing nine games games, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, the 31-year-old Brodin was averaging 22:42 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A) in 38 games this season. David Jiricek has been reassigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Since being acquired in a trade by Minnesota, Jiricek has spent most of his time in the AHL. The highly skilled 21-year-old defenseman played six games with Minnesota, scoring two points (1G / 1A). He has six points (0G / 6A) in 26 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season.