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Minnesota Wild News
Brodin (foot) has been activated from IR but will not play on Tuesday.
Johansson (illness) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play.
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have sent Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL).
Hinostroza failed to pick up a point while averaging 8:34 TOI in three games during his call-up. Hinostroza returns to Rockford, where he has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 41 games this season.
Johansson (illness) missed the morning skate, but is probable for Monday's game.
Johansson did not participate in the Capitals’ morning skate because of an illness, but head coach Barry Trotz expects Joahnsson to play on Monday. Monitor Johansson’s status during the pregame warmups, but expect Stanislav Galiev to play if Johansson can’t.
Spurgeon (oblique) returns to the Wild lineup on Monday.
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have recalled Vince Hinostroza and he will play on Monday.
Spurgeon (undisclosed) took warmups; but will not play vs. Boston.
Despite taking part in pregame warmups, Spurgeon will sit out for a third straight game.
Spurgeon (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Boston.
Spurgeon has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but his availability for warmups suggests he may return this afternoon. Monitor his status around five minutes before puck-drop to see if he is in or scratched.
Spurgeon (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday.
Spurgeon will miss a second straight game after being listed as questionable. Spurgeon remains day-to-day and could be back on Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Spurgeon (undisclosed) will not play on Tuesday, could play on Thursday.
Spurgeon suffered a bone bruise in Saturday’s loss in St. Louis and he will miss Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars as a result. With Spurgeon out, Mike Reilly will be back in the lineup after being recalled from Iowa (AHL) and Christian Folin is expected to skate on the top pair with Ryan Suter. Spurgeon is listed as day-to-day.
Foligno (lower-body) will not play on Saturday; listed as day-to-day.
Johansson (upper-body) is doubtful for Tuesday's game.
Johansson suffered an upper-body injury in last Wednesday’s loss to the Flyers. He missed Mnoday’s practice and is not expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. With Johansson listed as doubtful, the Capitals have recalled Zach Sill from Hershey (AHL).
Line Change
Johansson has served his two-game suspension--set to return on Thursday.
Johansson sat out the Capitals weekend back-to-back because of a suspension, but he is set to return on Thursday. Johansson, who had 26 points (10G / 16A) in 39 games this season, is expected to skate on the third line between Jason Chimera and Tom Wilson.
The NHL has suspended Marcus Johansson for two games for his hit on Thomas Hickey.
Johansson will miss the Capitals back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, but is eligible to return next Thursday vs. the Canucks. With Johansson out, the Capitals are expected to recall a forward.
Tarasenko (illness) may not be 100% but expected to play on Saturday.
Tarasenko (illness) will not play on Thursday.
Tarasenko missed the morning skate, but it was announced that he would play. However, Tarasenko will be held out of the lineup vs. the Wild.
Foligno (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Foligno is a late scratch with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Foligno will be replaced by Cal O’Reilly.
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