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What rash of injuries mean for the Wild offense
Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals, but Minnesota lost six regulars to injuries and fell 5-2 as Winnipeg pulled away late.
- On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild fell 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, dropping the team to a 4-2-1 record seven games into the season.
- Injuries have sidelined six regulars including goalie Filip Gustavsson, defenseman Brock Faber, captain Jared Spurgeon, center Nico Sturm, and brothers Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno.
- Despite the mounting injuries, Kirill Kaprizov scored five goals in his past three games, prompting head coach Hynes to note he is "very difficult to stop."
- Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel admitted his team took 20 minutes to counter the Wild's top line, saying, "We just tried to get it past the three guys."
- The Wild return home Sunday to face Columbus, hoping that additional healthy bodies will restore balance across their lineup after the injury-depleted loss.
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What rash of injuries mean for the Wild offense
ST. PAUL — Picture this: It’s late in a one-goal game, and the Minnesota Wild coach needs six members of his roster to play a solid defensive shift. Onto the ice, in front of goalie Filip Gustavsson, Hynes puts out defensemen Brock Faber and Jared Spurgeon, and a grit line of wingers Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno with Nico Sturm at center. Just seven games into the current season — with the Wild off to a 4-2-1 start following Tuesday night’s r…
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