Barabanov recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov set up Tomas Hertl's tally at 9:25 of the third period. The 27-year-old Barabanov was also on the receiving end of a hard hit in the testy contest, but he was no worse for wear. The Russian winger is up to two goals, five helpers and seven blocked shots with a minus-2 rating in 10 appearances this year.