Spurgeon (illness) returned to practice Friday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon is on track to play Saturday in Detroit. The 35-year-old defenseman has six goals, 14 assists, 68 blocked shots and 32 hits across 41 NHL appearances this season.

Spurgeon (illness) missed Wednesday's practice, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild aren't set to return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break until Saturday versus Detroit, so it wouldn't be surprising if Spurgeon is fine by then. He has six goals and 20 points over 41 appearances this season. If Spurgeon isn't able to play against the Red Wings, Travis Dermott is a candidate to draw into the lineup.

Spurgeon recorded two even-strength assists Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon registered the secondary assist on goals by Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy in this contest. Spurgeon has points in back-to-back games, and he's been productive of late with two goals and five helpers over his last eight outings. The right-shot blueliner has only been held off the scoresheet on two occasions during that span. Spurgeon was quarterbacking the top power-play unit for a short period of time, but Brock Faber has recently reclaimed that role. The 35-year-old Spurgeon is at six goals, 20 points and a plus-4 rating across 41 appearances in 2024-25.

Spurgeon logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon continues to look good in a second-pairing role since his return from a lower-body injury. He's earned five points over eight contests since rejoining the lineup. For the season, the 35-year-old defenseman has 18 points, 71 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 31 hits and a plus-4 rating over 40 outings. He won't add a lot of physicality, but his offense makes him a solid depth blueliner in fantasy.

Spurgeon scored a power-play goal and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon has two goals and an assist over four contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. His goal Wednesday was his 400th career point, a milestone he achieved in his 903rd appearance. The defenseman looks to be in a groove and could give fantasy managers a boost prior to the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Spurgeon has six goals, 16 points (four on the power play), 65 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 36 outings in a top-four role this season.

Spurgeon scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon has two points over three games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman was able to get a bit of a breather in this contest since the Wild controlled play well, logging 18:54 of ice time, his lowest mark since his return. The 35-year-old figures to play an important role in all situations moving forward. He has five goals, 15 points, 64 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 35 appearances in 2024-25.

Spurgeon notched an assist, two shots on goal and five blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon missed nine games due to a lower-body injury, and this was his second contest since his return. The 35-year-old defenseman has immediately reclaimed a second-pairing role and a spot on the power play, and his shot-blocking Saturday suggests he's feeling pretty close to 100 percent. Spurgeon has 14 points, 61 shots on net, 58 blocks, 28 hits and a plus-2 rating over 34 appearances this season. Spurgeon plays a heavily defensive style, which opens the door for injury risk and could ultimately limit his scoring output.

Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with Utah, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon missed the Wild's last nine games due to his lower-body issue but looks good to go again. In order to activate Spurgeon and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) off injured reserve, the team needed to send David Jiricek back to the minors. Additionally, Spurgeon's return figures to see Travis Dermott relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Spurgeon (lower body) will not be on the Wild's upcoming two-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon has been out of action since Dec. 31 when he was hurt versus Nashville. He will miss Saturday's game in Nashville, as well as Monday's tilt in Colorado. Spurgeon has missed the last seven contests and has four goals and nine assists across 32 games this season.

Spurgeon (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon is expected to be on the shelf for 2-3 weeks due to his lower-body injury, so his placement on injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise. With the extra roster spot, the Wild called up Carson Lambos from AHL Iowa to serve as an emergency depth option -- though it figures to be Travis Dermott who sees the biggest uptick in ice time with Spurgeon shelved.