Wild's Marcus Foligno: Ready to return

Foligno (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve and will return Friday against the Avalanche, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Foligno is drawing into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 9. He has nine goals, 20 points, 52 PIM, 163 hits and 33 blocks in 47 contests this season. Foligno is projected to serve on the third line Friday alongside Frederick Gaudreau and Adam Beckman.