Middleton supplied an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was limited to two points (one goal, one assist) over 15 games in March. His slowdown on offense late in the season didn't stop him from reaching the 20-point mark -- that's where he's at through 64 appearances, but he likely won't match last year's 25-point total. Middleton has added 94 shots on net, 94 hits, 151 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-11 rating in 2024-25.

Middleton scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was in the right place at the right time, picking up the puck after some miscommunication by the Blues in their own zone. He fired home the Wild's lone goal of the game at 12:47 of the second period. Middleton ended his 10-game point drought and is now at a career-high eight goals while adding 11 assists, 85 shots on net, 80 hits, 139 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 56 appearances. He'll continue to see heavy defensive minutes while Jonas Brodin (lower body) is sidelined.

Middleton's point drought reached 10 games in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was tracking toward a career year early in the season, but an 11-game absence due to a hand injury has hampered his efforts. Since he returned with a two-point effort Jan. 7, he's been limited to three points across his last 25 outings and none in his last 10. For the season, the blueliner is at seven goals, 11 assists, a plus-13 rating, 82 shots on net, 79 hits, 136 blocked shots and 40 PIM over 55 appearances. The 20-point mark is still in reach if he can steer out of the slump, but it's increasingly unlikely he'll match his 25-point total from last year.

Middleton notched an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton set up a Yakov Trenin tally late in the second period that ended up being the game-winner. The helper ended Middleton's eight-game slump, a span in which he went minus-1 with 19 blocked shots and nine hits. The 29-year-old is up to 18 points through 45 outings this season, giving him a chance to surpass the 25-point career year he had in 2023-24. He's added 65 shots on net, 66 hits, 113 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-16 rating in 2024-25 while filling a top-four role.

Middleton recorded a goal, an assist, two shots on net and four blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was held without a point over his last five appearances, but he bounced back with a multi-point performance Monday, his second over seven outings since returning from a hand injury. The 29-year-old has had spotty production this season, but he's still on pace to surpass his offensive numbers from the 2023-24 campaign, as he's logged seven goals and 10 assists while averaging 21:07 of ice time over 36 contests in the 2024-25 season.

Middleton recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Blues. He also notched three shots on goal, three hits and a blocked shot.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton stepped onto the ice for the first time since Dec. 12 due to a hand injury, and there's no question he made his presence felt on both ends of the ice. He set up the Wild's opening goal, courtesy of Zach Bogosian just 1:23 into the game, and Middleton the back of the net later in the third frame. This was his second multi-point game of the campaign.

Middleton (hand) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton will return to the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday after missing the last 11 games. He has accounted for five goals, 13 points, 44 shots on net, 76 blocked shots and 42 hits in 29 appearances this season. Middleton will replace Travis Dermott in Tuesday's lineup.

Head coach John Hynes said Monday that Middleton's (hand) return to game action is "imminent," Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has been on long-term injured reserve since mid-December due to a hand injury, but he's close to returning to game action. Whether the 29-year-old will be available for Tuesday's home matchup against the Blues remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be surprising to at least see him back in action sometime in the first half of January.

Middleton (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton sustained a hand injury during Thursday's game against the Oilers and will be forced to miss multiple weeks after his move to LTIR on Friday. The defenseman may require surgery to address his injury, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Over his first 29 appearances of the season, Middleton had racked up five goals, eight assists, 76 blocked shots, 42 hits and 15 PIM while averaging 20:36 of ice time. Cameron Crotty could see some playing time in the near future, while Jonas Brodin (upper body) resumed skating this week.

Middleton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton's injury occurred early in the first period. If he is unable to play in a weekend back-to-back -- the Wild host the Flyers on Saturday and the Golden Knights on Sunday -- the team will likely need to call up a defenseman or give Cameron Crotty his team debut.