Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings - NHL Game Preview - January 5, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Minnesota MIN--	-	-	-
Los Angeles LA--	-	-	-

Wild	2.81 GF AVG	2.73 GA AVG	25.60 Power Play
Kings	2.62 GF AVG	2.62 GA AVG	14.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)	Lower Body	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29
Ryan Hartman (RW)	Lower Body	12-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 11
Vinnie Hinostroza (C)	Lower Body	12-01-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 2
Marco Rossi (C)	Lower Body	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Drew Doughty (D)	Lower Body	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28

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