Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c62aac67-c5b8-42d8-880f-86e42722ab25.jpeg] Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. Kirill Kaprizov is on fire. The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] practiced on Monday morning before playing Vegas [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. Based on Monday's practice, we could see a few changes for tonight's game against the Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights]. Zeev Buium [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/4-28-25-minnesota-wild-practice-update-eriksson-ek-ohgren-johansson-merrill], who has played with Zach Bogosian for the first four games of the series, was skating with Declan Chisholm. Jon Merrill was with Bogosian. This would mean that Merrill is likely to draw in for Buium. Wild head coach John Hynes did not confirm it on Monday, he will on Tuesday later, but all signs point to Merrill slotting in for the Wild for Game 5. Merrill, 33, played in 70 games for the Wild this season. He had two goals, six points, 85 blocked shots, and 41 hits. He has been with the Wild the last four seasons and has played in eight playoff games for Minnesota. In those eight games, Merrill has one assist, 16 blocked shots, four hits, and is a minus-5. Liam Ohgren [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/4-28-25-minnesota-wild-practice-update-eriksson-ek-ohgren-johansson-merrill] was listed on the "black aces" squad for the first four games but was now added to the roster. He traveled with the team to Vegas but is not expected to play. Marcus Johansson missed Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wilds-marcus-johansson-out-for-game-4-with-lower-body-injury] with a lower-body injury but is expected to be back for Game 5. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' Minnesota Wild page [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. WILD RELATED NEWS Former Wild Goaltender Named Vezina Trophy Finalist [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a205a5dd-e653-4cb4-a4db-368bb512ac46.jpeg] Former Wild Goaltender Named Vezina Trophy Finalist The NHL announced the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/why-the-nhls-three-vezina-trophy-finalists-each-deserve-to-win">three finalists for the 2024-25 Vezina Trophy</a> today. The trophy is awarded to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/former-wild-goaltender-named-vezina-trophy-finalist] (4-28-25) Minnesota Wild Practice Update: Eriksson Ek, Ohgren, Johansson, Merrill [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2050552a-30c0-4563-b58e-781842c80cd6.jpeg] (4-28-25) Minnesota Wild Practice Update: Eriksson Ek, Ohgren, Johansson, Merrill <b>ST. PAUL, Minn -</b> The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a> practiced on Monday morning before going to <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights">Vegas</a> for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. Here are a few notes. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/4-28-25-minnesota-wild-practice-update-eriksson-ek-ohgren-johansson-merrill] Cassidy Hoping Line Changes Spark Golden Knights In Time For Game 5 [https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/ac12024c-0273-4c53-aa30-b752a0a3185c/thumbnail] Cassidy Hoping Line Changes Spark Golden Knights In Time For Game 5 LAS VEGAS -- As the second-seeded <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights">Golden Knights</a> saw their opening round series with the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a> slipping away, and on the brink of becoming out of hand, coach Bruce Cassidy did what he has done countless times: put his forward lines in a blender. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/cassidy-hoping-line-changes-spark-golden-knights-in-time-for-game-5]
