What Happened
The Minnesota Wild re-activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames. Defenseman Carson Lambos was re-assigned to the Iowa Wild to open a roster spot. Spurgeon, 36, had five points in six games before an upper-body injury kept him out for more than a week. Minnesota enters the game at 6-2-2 following an overtime loss in Edmonton on Tuesday.
Key Details
- Spurgeon, 36, is the Wild captain and returns after an upper-body injury.
- He recorded five points in six games before the injury.
- The injury sidelined him for over a week.
- Carson Lambos was re-assigned to the Iowa Wild to make room.
- Minnesota is 6-2-2 and coming off an overtime loss in Edmonton.
- Thursday's game against Calgary starts at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
What It Means
Spurgeon's return restores Minnesota's captain and a productive presence on the back end as the team tries to build on a 6-2-2 start. His five points in six games before the injury marked a strong opening stretch, and his absence lasted more than a week. Re-assigning Lambos keeps the roster at the limit while adding an established veteran for a matchup with Calgary.
What's Next
Spurgeon is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Flames. The Wild will look to rebound from Tuesday's overtime loss in Edmonton and improve on their 6-2-2 record.