Minnesota Wild
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Minnesota Wild injury report for the 2025-26 NHL season. Player status, injury comment, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Minnesota Wild Injury Report — 15 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Comment | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Carrier | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 24 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | Day-To-Day | — | May 15 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 15 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 12: Romanov (shoulder) will miss the final two games of the regular season, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Sunday. | Apr 18 |
| Brett Pesce | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 13: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Derek Forbort | D | Injured Reserve | Oct 28: Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday. | Sep 15 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | Injured Reserve | Apr 15: Palmieri (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he should be ready to go for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. | Sep 15 |
| Logan Couture | C | Injured Reserve | Sep 30: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Patrik Laine | RW | Injured Reserve | Jan 10: Laine (abdomen) is practicing Saturday in a non-contact jersey, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. | Jun 2 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | Injured Reserve | Jan 21: Abols' injury is a fractured right ankle, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Wednesday. | Sep 15 |
| Semyon Varlamov | G | Injured Reserve | Apr 14: Varlamov was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on a conditioning assignment Tuesday. | Sep 15 |
| Stefan Noesen | RW | Injured Reserve | Mar 22: Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Sunday. | Oct 15 |
| Victor Hedman | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 22: Hedman (personal) is expected to travel with the Lightning to Montreal ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. | Sep 15 |
| Zack MacEwen | RW | Injured Reserve | Jan 10: MacEwen had knee surgery and will be lost for the remainder of the season, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports Saturday. | Sep 15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Minnesota Wild right now?
The Minnesota Wild currently have 15 players on the injury report: Alexandre Carrier (Day-To-Day), Charle-Edouard D'Astous (Day-To-Day), Joel Eriksson Ek (Day-To-Day), Jonas Brodin (Day-To-Day), Alexander Romanov (Injured Reserve), Brett Pesce (Injured Reserve), Derek Forbort (Injured Reserve), Kyle Palmieri (Injured Reserve), Logan Couture (Injured Reserve), Patrik Laine (Injured Reserve), Rodrigo Abols (Injured Reserve), Semyon Varlamov (Injured Reserve), Stefan Noesen (Injured Reserve), Victor Hedman (Injured Reserve), Zack MacEwen (Injured Reserve). Full details are in the table above.
Which Minnesota Wild players are out or on IR?
No Minnesota Wild players are currently listed as Out or on IR.
What do injury designations mean for the Minnesota Wild?
IR (Injured Reserve) means a player is ineligible to play for at least 7 days. IR-LTI (Long-Term Injured Reserve) means 24+ days and 10+ games missed — the team gets cap relief. "Out" means the player will not dress for an upcoming game. "Day-to-Day" means the status is evaluated each day. All Minnesota Wild injury statuses are updated daily on SportBusy.
How does the Minnesota Wild injury report affect fantasy hockey?
Injuries on the Minnesota Wild directly impact fantasy value — when a top-line forward or starting goalie is out, their backup sees more ice time and becomes a pick-up target. Monitor the Minnesota Wild roster alongside this injury report to identify who fills in. Status can change daily, so check before your lineup locks.
How does the Minnesota Wild injury report affect NHL betting lines?
A key Minnesota Wild player being listed as Out or on IR can shift the puck line, moneyline, and totals. When a starting goalie is ruled out, odds shift significantly. Books adjust lines once official designations are posted. Always verify the latest Minnesota Wild injury report before betting on their games.
What conference is the Minnesota Wild in?
The Minnesota Wild compete in the Central Conference in the NHL.