Marcus Johansson returns to the lineup tonight after missing the last four games.
ST. PAUL - After missing the last four games due to an injury, Marcus Johansson will return to the lineup tonight against the Arizona Coyotes.
Johansson, 33, was on the ice yesterday for the Wild's optional skate and was on the ice today for morning skate. He is projected to play with Freddy Gaudreau and Marcus Foligno.
Foligno was not on the ice this morning for the skate but is expected to be in the lineup tonight.
Adam Beckman, who looked good last game, will draw out of the lineup with Johansson back. Beckman has one assist in three games for the Wild this year.
Despite missing the last four games with an injury, the Wild went 3-0-1 without Johansson but will get a nice spark with him back in the lineup.
The bottom six hasn't been producing at the rate the Wild need it to, so adding Johansson to the mix should help.
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