John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However,

Following multiple weeks of absence due to injury, the Wild announced that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will both be returning to the lineup. It's the best piece of news ...

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Jared Spurgeon for fantasy hockey. Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will re-enter the lineup

Despite Thursday’s tough outcome, Wild players were thrilled to have their captain and star forward back in the lineup.

Having their best player and their captain back on the ice didn’t help them turn around their recent struggles at home.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-18-1) continue their homestand against the Minnesota Wild (27-15-4) in another matinee matchup at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: How Will Jared Bednar Spend His Time During 4 Nations?

Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews battling for the top spot.

Jake Middleton had a goal and an assist ... Wild: Without some key players, including captain Jared Spurgeon and leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota played a solid road game after allowing ...

Jake Middleton had a goal and an assist ... who continue to play without leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon, snapped a three-game skid and improved to 17-5-3 on the road.

Without Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon, Minnesota played a smart ... Wild took a 1-0 lead in the first on a goal by Jake Middleton, and could have had more had it not been ...

Jared Spurgeon (899 games, 114 goals, 283 assists, 397 points) F: Andrew Brunette (489 games, 119 goals, 202 assists, 321 points) F: Joel Eriksson Ek (522 games, 127 goals, 158 assists ...

That's Wild Any time would be a good time for the Minnesota Wild to get star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon back from their absences due to injury, but as the duo makes their return to the ice for Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club,