Middelton scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton gave the Wild a 3-1 lead 18 seconds into the third period. It was his first point since he was traded from the Sharks at the deadline. The 26-year-old blueliner has added 17 hits, 17 blocked shots and nine PIM as a physical presence in the Wild's top four. He's at 10 points, 62 shots on net, 106 hits, 105 blocked shots, 78 PIM and a plus-5 rating in 54 contests overall.