If Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek return, the Wild’s lone missing player will be defenseman Jake Middleton, who is day to day.

The scoring punch the Minnesota Wild have been sorely lacking made a timely and triumphant appearance following the long-awaited return of vital forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from their long-term injuries.

The Minnesota Wild are set to receive a major boost as they push to lock down a spot in the postseason as superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov is finally returning to the lineup after a lengthy injury absence.