ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (39-18-12) is back in action tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] (25-30-12) for the second consecutive game between the two. Minnesota had a morning skate today. Wild head coach John Hynes said [https://x.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/2033930012018028620?s=20] that they will welcome back Bobby Brink tonight [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-bobby-brink-returns-from-injury-tonight-vs-blackhawks]. Brink, 24, missed the last four games due to an upper-body injury but will play tonight. Marcus Foligno was also on the ice for morning skate for the first time since his injury. Foligno, 34, has been out for the last nine games with a lower-body injury. He won't play tonight against the Blackhawks, but it was a positive sign to see him on the ice for the first time since his injury. The veteran forward could travel with the team for the next road trip that begins Tuesday in Florida. Time will tell if that happens or not. 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]
