The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (38-18-12) is back in action tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] (25-30-11) for a St. Patrick's Day Special. Minnesota had a morning skate today. Wild head coach John Hynes said [https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2033930012018028620?s=20] that they will be without their top center tonight. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-joel-eriksson-ek-to-miss-next-few-games-with-lower-body-injury] Eriksson Ek, 28, has 17 goals, 27 assists, 44 points and 92 hits in 62 games for Minnesota. With this injury, the Wild recalled Hunter Haight from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Haight, 21, has recorded one goal and three points in his last five games for Iowa. He has recorded 12 goals, 11 assists and 23 points in 43 games for Iowa this season. The 5-foot-11 center has zero points in five NHL games this year. Robby Fabbri will draw into the lineup tonight. Haight will likely be a healthy scratch. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*100me45*_ga*MTA5MzI2ODIxLjE3NjUzMjk0MDY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjkwMDM1NTMkbzE2MiRnMSR0MTc2OTAwNjQyNiRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com. RECENT WILD STORIES 'He's The Captain For A Reason': From Undersized Prospect To Wild Captain, Jared Spurgeon Reaches 1,000 Games [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0a5d8162-e1d6-4b8e-b9ab-54627c38fea6.jpeg] 'He's The Captain For A Reason': From Undersized Prospect To Wild Captain, Jared Spurgeon Reaches 1,000 Games Undersized, overlooked, and now a franchise icon. A sixth-round pick defied the odds, becoming a cornerstone and captain for his team's historic 1,000th game. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/he-s-the-captain-for-a-reason-from-undersized-prospect-to-wild-captain-jared-spurgeon-reaches-1-000-games] - Wild Acquire Michael McCarron For A Second Round Pick. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-acquire-michael-mccarron-from-nashville-for-second-round-pick] - Wild Trade For Marcus Foligno's Brother, Nick Foligno From Blackhawks. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-acquire-chicago-blackhawks-captain-nick-foligno] - Wild Acquire Jeff Petry From Florida For A Conditional Seventh. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-acquire-defenseman-jeff-petry-from-florida-for-late-draft-pick] - Wild Claim Robby Fabbri Off Waivers From Blues. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-claim-robby-fabbri-of-waivers-place-tyler-pitlick-on-waivers] - 'Nothing's Going To Ruin This': USA General Manager Bill Guerin Speaks On Olympic Celebration Controversy. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/nothing-s-going-to-ruin-this-usa-general-manager-bill-guerin-speaks-on-olympic-celebration-controversy]
