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Wild forward Nick Foligno returns to Chicago for first game against the Blackhawks since trade
Foligno, traded to Minnesota on March 6, faces former team Chicago aiming to help Wild in their quest for a first Stanley Cup in his 19th NHL season.
- On Tuesday night, Nick Foligno faces his former team when Minnesota visits Chicago after the Wild acquired the 38-year-old forward in a March 6 trade to chase their first Stanley Cup.
- Having joined Chicago in June 2023, Foligno said he cherished his leadership role and said leaving Chicago was difficult after helping develop Connor Bedard.
- Foligno has made a smooth transition to Minnesota, collecting one assist in five games while Wild coach John Hynes said he has played good hockey and fits in well.
- Foligno had dinner with Connor Bedard and some Blackhawks on Monday night, remains on injured reserve, and said he wants to see a turnaround for Chicago.
- As context, Foligno became the 35th captain in September 2024, with 35 goals, 48 assists in 189 games, and team finishes at the bottom of the division.
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Wild forward Nick Foligno returns to Chicago for first game against the Blackhawks since trade
Nick Foligno wants to help the Minnesota Wild win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. He also wants to see a turnaround for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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