Overview

• Jonas Brodin reenters Minnesota’s lineup after offseason surgery for an upper-body issue he said is fully resolved.
• David Jiricek is scratched to accommodate Brodin’s return, with indications the Wild will keep Zeev Buium paired with Jared Spurgeon.
• Daemon Hunt sits again as Minnesota carries eight defensemen, and prospect Danila Yurov’s debut is delayed with coaches previously signaling it could come at a home date soon.
• Columbus’ only change is in net with Elvis Merzlikins starting and Jet Greaves backing up, while Jake Christiansen and Yegor Chinakhov remain healthy scratches.
• Filip Gustavsson is listed as the projected starter for the Wild with Jesper Wallstedt backing up, per published lineup expectations.