Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was officially placed on injured reserve on Monday due to a lower-body injury, though the team has not provided further information about the specifics. Foligno last appeared in the Wild’s game on Friday, a 5-2 defeat to the Utah Mammoth, before missing Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Recent Game Participation and Team Adjustments
In the last game Foligno played, he recorded 12 minutes and 34 seconds of ice time over 19 shifts and incurred four penalty minutes. Following his placement on injured reserve, the Wild acquired forward Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. Fabbri has contributed one goal and three assists in 15 contests this season, spending time with both the Blues and the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.
Foligno’s Career Overview with Minnesota and NHL
Foligno has been part of the Minnesota Wild since the 2017-18 season and serves as an alternate captain. Over nine seasons with Minnesota, he has amassed 218 points, consisting of 97 goals and 121 assists, across 576 games. His overall NHL career, which includes time with the Buffalo Sabres from 2011 to 2017, totals 146 goals and 188 assists for 334 points across 15 seasons.
Implications for the Wild Moving Forward
The absence of Foligno, a key veteran presence and leader, presents a challenge for the Wild’s lineup as they adjust to his lower-body injury. The addition of Fabbri aims to help fill the gap left by Foligno’s injury. The team will likely monitor Foligno’s recovery closely to determine his availability for upcoming games this season.
