ImpactRusso adds that Eriksson Ek dodged a worst-case scenario, but the Wild will still be without their top center for a bit. Marat Khusnutdinov could be in line to make his NHL debut during Eriksson Ek's absence.
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Joel Eriksson Ek - Set to miss timeEriksson Ek (undisclosed) is set to miss "a few" games, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Michael Kesselring - Nabs assist in lossKesselring posted an assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.
ImpactKesselring did a little of everything in this contest. The 24-year-old snapped his four-game slump with a helper on Nick Bjugstad's tally. Kesselring continues to see bottom-four minutes for the Coyotes, but he's been able to hold his place in the lineup for a majority of the season. The defenseman is at 15 points, 78 hits, 37 blocked shots, 47 PIM and 52 shots on net through 49 outings.
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Michael Carcone - Posts assist in lossCarcone registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.
ImpactCarcone's March surge continues -- he has three goals and three assists over seven contests this month. He set up a Nick Bjugstad tally in the second period Tuesday. Carcone has 26 points, 84 shots on net, 44 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 58 appearances. While he's scoring more than he was in February, it's unlikely to earn him anything more than a third-line role.
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Nick Bjugstad - Pots lone goal in lossBjugstad scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.
ImpactBjugstad has three goals, an assist and nine PIM over his last four contests. The 31-year-old center got a look on the top line at even strength Tuesday, though the Coyotes have rarely kept the same combinations for long. Bjugstad has been firmly in the top six for most of the year, posting 35 points, 141 shots on net, 108 hits, 51 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 65 appearances.
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Khusnutdinov getting mentored by Kaprizov on road to Wild debut | NHL.comRussian forward could play 1st NHL game Thursday after signing entry-level contract Feb. 28
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Wild host the Ducks following Kaprizov's 2-goal game
The Minnesota Wild host the Anaheim Ducks after Kirill Kaprizov's two-goal game against the Arizona Coyotes in the Wild's 4-1 winMARCH 13•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings take losing streak into home matchup against the Coyotes
The Detroit Red Wings look to break a six-game slide when they take on the Arizona CoyotesMARCH 13•ASSOCIATED PRESS
