Oct 18, 2026 5:42 PM
Updated Oct 18, 2026 7:57 PM

Minnesota bolsters its depth with high-scoring prospects from Iowa as the roster faces injury setbacks ahead of tonight’s clash with Columbus and a grueling five-game road trip.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild (5-2-1) is back in action tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-0) for a Sunday afternoon game before embarking on a five-game road trip.

Before it's game against the Blue Jackets, the Wild made a few moves.

With no extra players on the roster, the Wild recalled forward Hunter Haight from the Iowa Wild and defenseman Carson Lambos from Iowa.

Haight, 22, has three goals and five points in six games for Iowa this season. Lambos, 23, has one goal and one assists in six games for Iowa this season.

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Spurgeon, 36, skated on Saturday for practice, but Wild head coach John Hynes said he would not be available to play.

Wild host the Blue Jackets tonight. After the game, Hynes should have an update on Spurgeon and other injured players for their availability for this upcoming road trip.

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