Wild forward Vinni Lettieri back practicing for the Wild but likely won't play against the Ducks tomorrow.
ST. PAUL - Wild forward Vinni Lettieri was on the ice for morning skate against the Nashville Predators yesterday after being out since December 30th with a lower-body injury.
Today, Lettieri skated in his first full practice with contact but is still likely to sit out for his 15th straight game with a lower-body injury tomorrow against the Anaheim Ducks.
“I don’t believe so tomorrow. I mean, that was his first full practice, so you’ve got to see how he responds to that," Wild head coach John Hynes said on Lettieri possibly returning to the lineup tomorrow. "He skated a little bit before practice, so he had a full day today. We’ll see how he responds.”
Lettieri, 28, blocked a shot in a game against the Winnipeg Jets on December 30th in Winnipeg and has missed 14 straight games. He will likely return after the All-Star break.