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Three Minnesota Wild Veterans Return To Practice, One Key Center Is Absent

In addition to welcoming back Brock Faber, the Minnesota Wild were joined by veterans Marcus Foligno, Nick Foligno, and Jared Sprugeon at today's practice. Joel Eriksson Ek was absent due to maintenance but will be in the lineup on Friday.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:31 PM
Three Minnesota Wild Veterans Return To Practice, One Key Center Is Absent
Key Things to Know
  • Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, and the Foligno brothers returned to practice, while Joel Eriksson Ek took a maintenance day.
  • Head coach John Hynes confirmed Joel Eriksson Ek will play tomorrow against the San Jose Sharks.
  • Brock Faber took part in his first practice since a skull fracture and will travel next week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Wild defensemen Brock Faber and Jared Spurgeon, along with forwards Nick Foligno and Marcus Foligno, returned to practice as the team approaches full health. Head coach John Hynes confirmed that Faber and Spurgeon will not play this weekend, though Faber is scheduled to join the team for their upcoming road trip. Meanwhile, center Joel Eriksson Ek missed practice for maintenance but is expected to play against the San Jose Sharks.

Nick Foligno fully participated in practice and is considered a game-time decision alongside Marcus Foligno, who shared practice rotations with Tyler Pitlick. Spurgeon is progressing from a lower-body injury suffered on October 27. The Wild begin a three-game road trip next Tuesday with matchups against the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins.

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