Wild's Michael McCarron Out Vs Tampa With Upper-Body Injury, Foligno Brothers Enter Lineup

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild (12-3-3) is back in action tonight for the second of a back-to-back, set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning (10-3-2).

In the Wild's game on Friday against the Sharks, Michael McCarron got hurt in the third period and did not return to the game.

Once the Wild took a 4-1 lead in the third period, McCarron left the game.

Wild head coach John Hynes did not have an update on the forward after the game but now has one before Saturday's tilt.

McCarron, 31, will not play tonight for the Wild. In 18 games this season, McCarron has three goals, five assists, eight points and 53 hits.

Ryan Hartman will slide up and take his spot on the second line between Blake Coleman and Bobby Brink.

Nico Sturm will remain on the fourth line and will be joined by the Foligno brothers.

Marcus has missed the last 14 games with a lower-body injury. Nick has missed the last 15 games with an upper-body injury.

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