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2:21First Round Game 2 Highlights: Wild at Golden Knights
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| Regular Season | 13 | 21 | 11 | 21:52 | 40 |
| Post Season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0 |
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Earns helper in return
Middleton notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
Middleton missed four games due to an upper-body injury sustained April 4 versus the Islanders. He logged 18:18 of ice time in his return, playing on the second pairing. The 29-year-old will likely see heavy minutes as a top-four blueliner in the playoffs. He ends the regular season with 21 points, 97 shots, 157 blocks, 99 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 67 appearances.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Ready to rock
Middleton (upper body) will play against Anaheim on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Middleton will return from a four-game absence as the Wild seek to secure a playoff berth. He has generated eight goals, 20 points, 95 shots on net, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits across 66 appearances this season. With Middleton and Jared Spurgeon (neck) ready to return, Declan Chisholm and Zeev Buium will be healthy scratches versus the Ducks.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Still out Saturday
Middleton (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Canucks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
The Wild will be without Middleton and Jared Spurgeon (neck) for Saturday's contest. Middleton will miss his fourth straight game after being injured versus the Islanders on April 4. Declan Chisholm will stay in Saturday's lineup and continue to play until Minnesota's defense corps returns to full health.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Not expected to play
Middleton (upper body) is not expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Flames, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton was labeled a game-time decision, but the defenseman wasn't on a pairing during line rushes. The 29-year-old could still be an option Saturday against the Canucks -- it's possible the Wild are simply avoiding having him play back-to-back games. Jon Merrill and Declan Chisholm will both be in the lineup because of Middleton's absence.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Game-time decision Friday
Middleton (upper body) may return to the lineup versus Calgary on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will be a game-time decision as coach John Hynes stated that he will talk to him after warmups to see if Middleton is healthy enough to play. Middleton has eight goals, 12 assists, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits over 66 outings this season.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Slated to travel with team
Middleton (upper body) will travel with the Wild ahead of their two-game road trip that begins Friday in Calgary, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury, but he's day-to-day with just three games remaining on Minnesota's regular-season schedule. It seems possible that he'll be available for at least one of the team's upcoming road games. Over 66 appearances this season, he's recorded eight goals, 12 assists, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits while averaging 21:56 of ice time.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Won't play Wednesday
Middleton (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against San Jose, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Middleton will miss his second straight outing but remains day-to-day ahead of Minnesota's final three games of the 2024-25 regular season. He has registered eight goals, 20 points, 95 shots on net, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits across 66 appearances this season. Declan Chisholm will remain in the lineup until Middleton returns.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Won't play Sunday
Middleton (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Stars.
Middleton remains day-to-day after leaving Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders with an injury following a hit from Bo Horvat. Declan Chisholm will likely enter the lineup in Middleton's absence.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Hurt in Friday's game
Middleton (upper body) did not finish Friday's game versus the Islanders, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton was driven into the boards in the second period by Bo Horvat, and he left the ice with assistance from the trainer. There was no update on Middleton's status following the contest, but the initial reaction suggests this could be a serious injury. Declan Chisholm is likely to enter the lineup if Middleton is forced to miss time.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Chips in assist Monday
Middleton supplied an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils.
Middleton was limited to two points (one goal, one assist) over 15 games in March. His slowdown on offense late in the season didn't stop him from reaching the 20-point mark -- that's where he's at through 64 appearances, but he likely won't match last year's 25-point total. Middleton has added 94 shots on net, 94 hits, 151 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-11 rating in 2024-25.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Snaps drought with goal
Middleton scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blues.
Middleton was in the right place at the right time, picking up the puck after some miscommunication by the Blues in their own zone. He fired home the Wild's lone goal of the game at 12:47 of the second period. Middleton ended his 10-game point drought and is now at a career-high eight goals while adding 11 assists, 85 shots on net, 80 hits, 139 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 56 appearances. He'll continue to see heavy defensive minutes while Jonas Brodin (lower body) is sidelined.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Slows down on offense
Middleton's point drought reached 10 games in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.
Middleton was tracking toward a career year early in the season, but an 11-game absence due to a hand injury has hampered his efforts. Since he returned with a two-point effort Jan. 7, he's been limited to three points across his last 25 outings and none in his last 10. For the season, the blueliner is at seven goals, 11 assists, a plus-13 rating, 82 shots on net, 79 hits, 136 blocked shots and 40 PIM over 55 appearances. The 20-point mark is still in reach if he can steer out of the slump, but it's increasingly unlikely he'll match his 25-point total from last year.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Pockets helper Saturday
Middleton notched an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Middleton set up a Yakov Trenin tally late in the second period that ended up being the game-winner. The helper ended Middleton's eight-game slump, during which he went minus-1 with 19 blocked shots and nine hits. The 29-year-old is up to 18 points through 45 outings this season, giving him a chance to surpass the 25-point career year he had in 2023-24. He's added 65 shots on net, 66 hits, 113 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-16 rating in 2024-25 while filling a top-four role.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Two points in victory
Middleton recorded a goal, an assist, two shots on net and four blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche.
Middleton was held without a point over his last five appearances, but he bounced back with a multi-point performance Monday, his second over seven outings since returning from a hand injury. The 29-year-old has had spotty production this season, but he's still on pace to surpass his offensive numbers from the 2023-24 campaign, as he's logged seven goals and 10 assists while averaging 21:07 of ice time over 36 contests in the 2024-25 season.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Shines in return to lineup
Middleton recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Blues. He also notched three shots on goal, three hits and a blocked shot.
Middleton stepped onto the ice for the first time since Dec. 12 due to a hand injury, and there's no question he made his presence felt on both ends of the ice. He set up the Wild's opening goal, courtesy of Zach Bogosian just 1:23 into the game, and Middleton the back of the net later in the third frame. This was his second multi-point game of the campaign.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Removed from LTIR
Middleton (hand) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will return to the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday after missing the last 11 games. He has accounted for five goals, 13 points, 44 shots on net, 76 blocked shots and 42 hits in 29 appearances this season. Middleton will replace Travis Dermott in Tuesday's lineup.
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Wild's Jake Middleton: Closing in on return
Head coach John Hynes said Monday that Middleton's (hand) return to game action is "imminent," Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Middleton has been on long-term injured reserve since mid-December due to a hand injury, but he's close to returning to game action. Whether the 29-year-old will be available for Tuesday's home matchup against the Blues remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be surprising to at least see him back in action sometime in the first half of January.
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Wild's Jacob Middleton: Placed on long-term injured reserve
Middleton (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday.
Middleton sustained a hand injury during Thursday's game against the Oilers and will be forced to miss multiple weeks after his move to LTIR on Friday. The defenseman may require surgery to address his injury, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Over his first 29 appearances of the season, Middleton had racked up five goals, eight assists, 76 blocked shots, 42 hits and 15 PIM while averaging 20:36 of ice time. Cameron Crotty could see some playing time in the near future, while Jonas Brodin (upper body) resumed skating this week.
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Wild's Jacob Middleton: Sustains upper-body injury
Middleton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.
Middleton's injury occurred early in the first period. If he is unable to play in a weekend back-to-back -- the Wild host the Flyers on Saturday and the Golden Knights on Sunday -- the team will likely need to call up a defenseman or give Cameron Crotty his team debut.
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Wild's Jacob Middleton: Scores in Tuesday's overtime win
Middleton scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canucks.
Middleton has slowed down after a five-game point streak from Oct. 22-Nov. 1, but he still has two goals and two assists over his last eight outings. The 28-year-old defenseman is holding onto a top-four role and playing at a career-best pace while still being a strong physical player. He's at five goals, 13 points, 43 shots on net, 36 hits, 61 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a plus-18 rating over 25 appearances.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 219 lbs |
| Birthplace: Wainwright, AB |
| Age: 29 |
| Experience: 6 |
| Shoots: Left |
