Spurgeon (neck) will play Tuesday versus Anaheim, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Spurgeon, along with Jake Middleton (upper body), will return to the lineup for Minnesota's regular-season finale. Spurgeon missed Saturday's game against the Canucks after getting injured Friday versus the Flames. The right-shot blueliner is expected to skate on the third pairing next to Jon Merrill on Tuesday with a playoff berth hanging in the balance for Minnesota.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Not in action Saturday
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Spurgeon (neck) won't play Saturday versus the Canucks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Spurgeon will be forced to miss at least one game after taking a puck to the throat in Friday's contest versus the Flames. The 35-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day ahead of the Wild's regular-season finale Tuesday versus the Ducks. Cameron Crotty will enter Saturday's lineup to replace Spurgeon.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Exits game after puck to throat
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Spurgeon was unable to finish Friday's game versus the Flames after taking a puck to the throat in the second period, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Head coach John Hynes indicated Spurgeon was also feeling light-headed after attempting to return to the game in the third period. It's a bit of a concerning injury, especially with the Wild set to face the Canucks on Saturday. If Spurgeon and Jake Middleton (upper body) are both out, Cameron Crotty will likely have to enter the lineup.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Produces assist Wednesday
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Spurgeon logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime win over the Sharks.
Spurgeon has four helpers over his last seven outings. The defenseman's assist Wednesday was on Kirill Kaprizov's game-winning goal 1:01 into overtime. Spurgeon should benefit from the Wild being at nearly full strength for the first time since January, as the team's offense is likely to improve. For the season, the 35-year-old blueliner is at 32 points, 105 shots on net, 114 blocked shots, 52 hits and a plus-7 rating over 64 appearances in a top-four role.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Tallies helper in win
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Spurgeon provided an assist and blocked five shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
Spurgeon tallied the lone helper on Frederick Gaudreau's empty-net goal in the third period. The 35-year-old Spurgeon's performance Thursday was extremely well-rounded with multiple shots on goal, hits and blocks. Overall, the blueliner has 22 assists, 29 points, 94 shots on net and 103 blocks in 58 games this season. Spurgeon has done a bit of everything down the stretch for the Wild with eight points, 17 shots on net and 24 blocked shots in his last 12 games. Because of his recent momentum and role in a top-four spot on Minnesota's blue line, there is a case in all fantasy formats to roster Spurgeon for the remainder of the fantasy postseason.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Produces two helpers in win
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Spurgeon logged a pair of assists in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Spurgeon has a goal and six assists over eight contests in March. One of his helpers Monday was on Ryan Hartman's power-play tally in the second period, and the other set up Marcus Johansson's empty-netter in the third. Spurgeon is up to 28 points, 84 shots on net, 93 blocked shots, 42 hits and a plus-8 rating through 53 appearances. His playing style doesn't pop, but he's well on his way to the 30-point mark for the seventh time in the last nine seasons, which makes him a reliable depth option in fantasy.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Dishes two power-play assists
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Spurgeon notched two power-play assists and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.
Spurgeon has somewhat quietly earned five points over his last five outings, three of which have been power-play helpers. He had a hand in goals by Marcus Johansson and Frederick Gaudreau in this contest. Spurgeon is up to 26 points (eight on the power play), 83 shots on net, 91 blocked shots, 41 hits and a plus-8 rating over 51 appearances. That's better than a 40-point pace for a full year, and while injuries have prevented Spurgeon from getting to that level, he's played well enough to be rostered in fantasy down the stretch.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Generates two-point effort
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Spurgeon scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
Spurgeon put the Wild ahead 2-1 late in the first period and helped out on Frederick Gaudreau's goal early in the second. This was Spurgeon's fifth multi-point effort of the season, two of which have come over 10 outings since the start of February. The defenseman is at seven goals, 23 points, 78 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 47 appearances.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Logs power-play assist in loss
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Spurgeon notched a power-play assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Spurgeon has earned four helpers over his last four games, but this was his first power-play point in his last seven outings. The 35-year-old didn't see any time with the man advantage in Saturday's game between these two teams, but it looks like he's back in the mix. For the season, he's at 21 points (five on the power play), 74 shots on net, 34 hits, 71 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 43 appearances.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Back at practice Friday
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Spurgeon (illness) returned to practice Friday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Spurgeon is on track to play Saturday in Detroit. The 35-year-old defenseman has six goals, 14 assists, 68 blocked shots and 32 hits across 41 NHL appearances this season.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Battling illness
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Spurgeon (illness) missed Wednesday's practice, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.
The Wild aren't set to return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break until Saturday versus Detroit, so it wouldn't be surprising if Spurgeon is fine by then. He has six goals and 20 points over 41 appearances this season. If Spurgeon isn't able to play against the Red Wings, Travis Dermott is a candidate to draw into the lineup.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Slides two apples in win
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Spurgeon recorded two even-strength assists Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Spurgeon registered secondary assists on goals by Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy in this contest. Spurgeon has points in back-to-back games, and he's been productive of late with two goals and five helpers over his last eight outings. The right-shot blueliner has been held off the scoresheet only twice during that span. Spurgeon was quarterbacking the top power-play unit for a short period, but Brock Faber has recently reclaimed that role. The 35-year-old Spurgeon is at six goals, 20 points and a plus-4 rating across 41 appearances in 2024-25.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Slides helper in win
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Spurgeon logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Spurgeon continues to look good in a second-pairing role since his return from a lower-body injury. He's earned five points over eight contests since rejoining the lineup. For the season, the 35-year-old defenseman has 18 points, 71 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 31 hits and a plus-4 rating over 40 outings. He won't add a lot of physicality, but his offense makes him a solid depth blueliner in fantasy.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Scores goal for 400th career point
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Spurgeon scored a power-play goal and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Spurgeon has two goals and an assist over four contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. His goal Wednesday was his 400th career point, a milestone he achieved in his 903rd appearance. The defenseman looks to be in a groove and could give fantasy managers a boost prior to the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Spurgeon has six goals, 16 points (four on the power play), 65 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 36 outings in a top-four role this season.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Lights lamp in win
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Spurgeon scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Spurgeon has two points over three games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman was able to get a bit of a breather in this contest since the Wild controlled play well, logging 18:54 of ice time, his lowest mark since his return. The 35-year-old figures to play an important role in all situations moving forward. He has five goals, 15 points, 64 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 35 appearances in 2024-25.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Adds assist in loss
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Spurgeon notched an assist, two shots on goal and five blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.
Spurgeon missed nine games due to a lower-body injury, and this was his second contest since his return. The 35-year-old defenseman has immediately reclaimed a second-pairing role and a spot on the power play, and his shot-blocking Saturday suggests he's feeling pretty close to 100 percent. Spurgeon has 14 points, 61 shots on net, 58 blocks, 28 hits and a plus-2 rating over 34 appearances this season. Spurgeon plays a heavily defensive style, which opens the door for injury risk and could ultimately limit his scoring output.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Not on road trip
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Spurgeon (lower body) will not be on the Wild's upcoming two-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Spurgeon has been out of action since Dec. 31 when he was hurt versus Nashville. He will miss Saturday's game in Nashville, as well as Monday's tilt in Colorado. Spurgeon has missed the last seven contests and has four goals and nine assists across 32 games this season.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Labeled week-to-week
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Spurgeon (lower body) was labeled week-to-week Thursday.
Spurgeon should be expected to miss multiple games after he was slew-footed by Zachary L'Heureux, who was suspended three contests for the misdeed, in Tuesday's game versus the Predators. The Wild will be without their captain for a bit, with Travis Dermott getting the first opportunity in the lineup in place of Spurgeon.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Unavailable Thursday
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Spurgeon (lower body) will not play in Washington on Thursday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Spurgeon was slew-footed by Zachary L'Heureux on Tuesday in the middle stanza, and did not return. Spurgeon was on crutches and wearing a leg brace after Tuesday's tilt and could be out a while. Travis Dermott will draw into the lineup in place of Spurgeon on Thursday.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Hurt after being slew-footed
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Spurgeon (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.
Spurgeon was slew-footed by Zachary L'Heureux in the second period. The Wild captain had trouble getting off the ice, putting no weight on his right leg. He was seen leaving the arena in a leg brace and on crutches. An update on Spurgeon's status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Capitals. If he needs a stint on injured reserve, David Jiricek could be recalled from AHL Iowa.
