Erik Haula sniped a goal for the Wild, but they came up short in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday night. Haula's goal essentially gave the Wild a point, as he netted it with 1:54 left in the game. It was his fourth of the season, and he now has 10 points in 41 games this season. Charlie Coyle picked up his 11th goal in the loss. Jared Spurgeon, Ryan Suter and Justin Fontaine had the helpers.

Erik Haula is projected to move up the depth chart because of Mikael Granlund's upper-body injury. He'll start Thursday's game in Chicago between Matt Moulson and Jason Pominville. "It's nice to play more," Haula said. "It's unfortunate what happened to Granny. I hope he has a speedy recovery. He's an important player for our team, but it's all about winning. I got a chance to step up. It's a confidence booster for myself."

Erik Haula will draw back in against the Red Wings Saturday afternoon. Haula, who has been a healthy scratch in Minnesota's last two games, will center a line featuring Charlie Coyle and Dany Heatley. Cody McCormick will likely sit in the press box in Haula's place. Until he displays some offensive consistency, Haula has no fantasy value.

Erik Haula's goal was overshadowed by the penalty he took in the Wild's 4-3 loss to the Stars on Saturday night. Haula scored and received 15 penalty minutes (a five-minute major and 10-minute misconduct) after running over Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen in the third, a play that ended up being a decisive point in the game. The Stars scored on the power play to tie the game then got the winner four minutes later. He played only 6:54. Kyle Brodziak and Charlie Coyle scored the other goals in the loss.

Erik Haula has called up by Minnesota. He notched five goals and five assists in seven games with Iowa during the Olympic break. Haula has four points in 25 outings with Minnesota this season.

Erik Haula has been sent to the minors. He'll play for AHL Iowa during the Olympic break. Haula was reassigned after Thursday's overtime win over Nashville. He has four points in 25 outings with the Wild this year.

Erik Haula has been called up by Minnesota. He has produced two assists and 10 shots in 10 games with the Wild this year. Haula is back up with the team because Mikko Koivu will miss at least a week because of a lower-body injury.

Erik Haula has been sent to the minors. Haula has two assists in 10 games with Minnesota this season. He also has seven goals and 14 points in 20 AHL contests.

The Minnesota Wild have called up Erik Haula. Haula has two assists in six games with Minnesota this season. He's playing in his first full pro season after scoring 16 goals and 51 points in 37 contests with the University of Minnesota in 2012-13.

Erik Haula has been reassigned to the minors. The Wild currently have 12 forwards on their roster, so Haula or Jason Zucker may be brought up as en extra during the club's upcoming three-game road trip. Minnesota begins their road swing in Anaheim on Wednesday. Haula has two assists in six NHL matches this year.