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Wilderness Walk: Zuccarello should return in Toronto

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By Thomas P. Williams@sludgewilliams Feb 23, 2022, 6:00am CST

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The Minnesota Wild lost a tight one to the Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-3, and it was kind of frustrating just how it took place. Check the recap. [Hockey Wilderness]
One player that was absent in Ottawa is Mats Zuccarello, who was dealing with a lower-body injury. The good news is that head coach Dean Evason expects him to be back when they travel to the other side of Ontario to play the Toronto Maple Leafs.

"We foresee him playing in Toronto"

Coach Evason gives an update on Zuccy while talking with media after the loss tonight in Ottawa. Full comments » https://t.co/szeZl2Gzng pic.twitter.com/mtMV8GeoNL
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) February 23, 2022

In his return to the lineup, Nick Bjugstad staked a claim to his original spot in the lineup. [10K Rinks]

Off the trail...

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton sat down with the folks over at Broad Street Hockey to talk about the importance of inclusion and diversity in hockey. [Broad Street Hockey]
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Carly Jackson Had A Great Time Outdoors [Defector]