Wild Expected To See Return Of Their Captain For Upcoming Road Trip

The Minnesota Wild (12-3-4) is back in action tonight for a three-game road trip. They return home to play one home game, then head back on the road for another three-game road trip.

Tonight's contest will be between the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-3). 

Minnesota made a few roster moves today before its game. Michael McCarron is expected to play. If he does, Nico Sturm will exit the lineup. Ryan Hartman will take the spot of the fourth line. McCarron will go back between Blake Coleman and Bobby Brink.

Tyler Pitlick was placed on waivers by the Wild on Monday, along with Cameron Crotty. Pitlick has cleared waivers, but Crotty was claimed by Vancouver.

This opens the door for Jared Spurgeon to return. In the same move, Spurgeon was taken off the injured reserve and is now expected to return to the Wild lineup tonight.

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