ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (37-16-11) is back in action tonight to kick off a four-game homestand, starting with the Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah] (34-25-5) Forward Marcus Johansson will return to the lineup tonight for the Wild. He was hit in the head by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-marcus-johansson-exits-tampa-s-game-after-a-hit-to-the-head-by-tampa-s-darren-raddysh] and missed the last two games. While Johansson was out, the Wild acquired three forwards in trades. With Johansson coming back into the lineup a forward has to come out and it won't be one of the forwards Minnesota acquired. It will be center Nico Sturm who was the Wild's big offseason signing before the year. Sturm, 30, has four goals, six assists, 44 hits and 16 blocked shots in 41 games this year for Minnesota. He is coming off a shorthanded breakaway goal last game but will be out of the lineup tonight as a healthy scratch. Michael McCarron [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/newly-acquired-forward-scores-first-goal-with-minnesota] and Nick Foligno [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/nick-foligno-to-make-his-wild-debut-vs-avalanche-today], whom the Wild acquired at the deadline, can both play on the penalty kill, so Sturm's spot will be taken by them. Johansson has killed penalties this season as well. 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 Wild Acquire Forward Bobby Brink From Flyers For David Jiricek [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5396306e-675f-458c-8371-fccfe2f8004e.jpeg] Wild Acquire Forward Bobby Brink From Flyers For David Jiricek Minnesota lands forward Bobby Brink in a trade, sending defenseman David Jiricek to Philadelphia in a significant roster shake-up. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/report-wild-acquire-forward-bobby-brink-from-flyers-for-david-jiricek] - 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]
