Minnesota Wild face injury concerns ahead of road trip

The Minnesota Wild are facing growing injury concerns as they begin an upcoming road trip. Centerman Danila Yurov left practice early due to an upper-body injury. Head coach John Hynes stated the exit was a precaution, but Yurov’s availability for the team’s upcoming game against the Buffalo Sabres remains uncertain.

In addition to Yurov, the Wild will be without Brock Faber, who is recovering from a fractured skull sustained during a preseason game, and Filip Gustavsson, who is also sidelined with an injury. The team is currently navigating a heavy road schedule, which includes a series of games in the East and South before returning home in December.