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Wild injury concerns rise after 5-2 loss to Jets

The Minnesota Wild fell 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets, extending a string of injuries that kept Olli Maatta out late and left defenseman Brock Faber and forward Nico Sturm sidelined.

By Published · 4:51 PM · Updated · 1 min read
Wild injury concerns rise after 5-2 loss to Jets

Key points

  • The Wild lost 5-2 to the Jets in Winnipeg.
  • Olli Maatta missed the final six minutes due to injury.
  • Coach John Hynes said Brock Faber and Nico Sturm remain injured.
  • Brock Faber is still recovering from a fractured skull.
  • Kirill Kaprizov scored his fourth and fifth straight road goals for Minnesota.

The Minnesota Wild suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, extending their injury troubles. Olli Maatta missed the final six minutes of the game, adding to the team's roster concerns. Head coach John Hynes provided updates on the status of defenseman Brock Faber and forward Nico Sturm, both of whom are dealing with injuries. Faber previously suffered a fractured skull, which remains the most notable injury for the Wild this season.

Game Recap

The Jets secured the victory with Cole Perfetti scoring his second goal of the game to put Winnipeg on top. Kirill Kaprizov scored his fourth and fifth consecutive road goals for the Wild, but the team was unable to catch up against a rested Jets squad. The loss leaves the Wild with a record of 4-2-1 in the Central Division.

The Wild will return home to face the St. Louis Blues on Thursday in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Blues currently hold a 3-2-1 record in the division. The upcoming matchup follows the Wild's recent road trip, where they faced the Jets as the second half of a home/road back-to-back series.

Your questions, answered

Why did the Minnesota Wild lose to the Winnipeg Jets?

The Wild were defeated 5-2 as the Jets rested players and the Wild dealt with multiple injuries.

What injuries are affecting the Wild roster?

Olli Maatta missed the end of the game, while Brock Faber is recovering from a fractured skull and Nico Sturm is also injured.

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