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Registers assist Middleton posted an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Middleton snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up Matt Boldy's third-period tally. The 28-year-old Middleton has 14 points through 41 appearances this season, putting him one shy of matching his career-best output from last season. He's added 68 hits, 95 blocked shots and 39 PIM in a top-four role, providing some bite on the blue line for the Wild.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Monday Middleton recorded a goal in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact Middleton brought his seven-game scoring slump to an end. He has five goals and 11 points in 29 contests this season. The 27-year-old is an important part of the Wild's defense -- he entered Monday's action averaging 19:32 of ice time in 2023-24 -- but Middleton shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Thursday Middleton netted a goal in a 6-1 win over Nashville on Thursday.

Impact Middleton's marker, which came midway through the first period, put Minnesota up 2-0 and proved to be the game-winner. That gives him four goals and 10 points in 21 contests this year. Middleton's offensive contributions have trickled in throughout the campaign -- he hasn't had a scoring streak of more than two games in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort despite loss Middleton scored on his only shot and whipped up four blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs to wrap up the Global Series in Sweden.

Impact Middleton added some excitement in Stockholm with his go-ahead goal in the third period, but the Leafs turned the tables and ended up victorious. While it's unreasonable to expect the second-pairing defenseman to maintain his gaudy shooting percentage (18.8), Middleton should have no trouble establishing new career highs offensively. He's up to three goals and six assists through 17 games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senators' Zack MacEwen and Wild's Jake Middleton Drop Gloves in Front of Raucous Stockholm Crowd

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores for second straight game Middleton found the back of the net in a 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Thursday.

Impact It was Middleton's second straight game with a marker, which makes this the first goal-scoring streak of his career. He's up to two goals and seven points in 10 contests this season. Middleton has never been much of an offensive threat -- his career high in points is 15 -- and it seems unlikely the 27-year-old will maintain this level of production.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Middleton scored a goal on his lone shot in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Middleton cut Minnesota's deficit to 4-3 late in the third period, setting up in the slot before sliding a wrist shot past Vitek Vanecek. While the goal was his first of the season, the 27-year-old Middleton has offered decent offensive production early in the year, tallying six points in nine games after he recorded just 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 79 contests last season. Middleton should continue to work in an expanded role on Minnesota's second pairing with both Jared Spurgeon (upper body) and Alex Goligoski (lower body) on long-term injured reserve.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper against Habs Middleton recorded an assist versus Montreal on Tuesday.

Impact Middleton has helpers in back-to-back games, something he did just twice last season. Still, the Alberta native put up a career-best 15 points last season and probably shouldn't be expected to produce with any sort of consistency this year, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opening goal Monday Middleton scored a goal in Minnesota's 5-1 victory over Seattle on Monday.

Impact Middleton snapped his 46-game goal-scoring slump. The 27-year-old isn't a major offensive contributor with three goals and 15 points in 71 outings this season. Middleton did set the tone Monday though, by opening the scoring late in the first period.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild get some reinforcements ahead of sprint to finish line Jonas Brodin, Brandon Duhaime, and Jake Middleton were all back in the lineup on Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center.

MARCH 19, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Returning Sunday Middleton (illness) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Capitals, per Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Impact Middleton has missed Minneosta's last two contests with an illness. He'll return to a top-paring role alongside Jared Spurgeon. The 27-year-old Middleton has a career high of 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) and a plus-14 rating through 66 games this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Smith: Jake Middleton is sick, which is why he wasn't... - The Athletic Jake Middleton is sick, which is why he wasn't in warmups and is out tonight. #mnwild

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out Wednesday Middleton (illness) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against St. Louis, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Impact Middleton has been doing well recently, with three assists and a plus-6 rating over his last three outings. He has two goals and 13 points in 66 contests in 2022-23. With Middleton not playing Wednesday, Calen Addison will dress for the first time since March 2.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two helpers in win Middleton posted two assists and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Middleton was strong on both ends in this one, rounding out his line with two blocked shots and two hits. He snapped a six-game point drought with his first multi-point effort of the season, and the stay-at-home defenseman's up to a career-best 12 points this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Smith: Jake Middleton on Ryan Hartman: "He's got that... - The Athletic Jake Middleton on Ryan Hartman: “He’s got that swagger back.” #mnwild

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Snaps slump with helper Middleton notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Middleton snapped an eight-game point drought with his first helper in February. The 27-year-old defenseman isn't expected to contribute much offense -- he's a physical presence first and foremost. For the season, he has nine points, 53 shots on goal, 84 hits, 103 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 56 appearances.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Jake Middleton practicing today for #mnwild - The Athletic Jake Middleton practicing today for #mnwild

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Jake Middleton (non-COVID illness) did not... - The Athletic Jake Middleton (non-COVID illness) did not travel, hence the Sustr insurance callup

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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