Minnesota Wild lead Western Conference at 12-3-3 despite injuries
The gist
The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks to reach 12-3-3 and top the Western Conference in points.
Four regulars are injured, testing the team's depth on a long road stretch.
How it unfolded
- Oct 6, 2026Nick Foligno has been out with an upper-body injury after playing just three games this season.
- Oct 8, 2026Marcus Foligno went on injured reserve with a lower-body injury after four games.
- Oct 27, 2026Captain Jared Spurgeon has been out with a lower-body injury.
Key terms
- NHL
- A professional ice hockey league in North America with teams in the US and Canada, considered the top league in the sport.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia