Middleton produced an assist, two blocked shots, a plus-2 rating and five PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton fought Wild winger Jordan Greenway in the first period. In the middle frame, Middleton set up Erik Karlsson's bar-down goal. The helper was Middleton's second in nine appearances. He's provided a tough presence on the blue line with 19 PIM, 11 hits and eight blocked shots. The 25-year-old has matched his career high in points with the two helpers this season -- he shouldn't be counted on for consistent offense.