Koivu was held without a point in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Flames on Thursday. The 35-year-old left in the third period with what is being called a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

It was a forgettable night for Koivu who failed to record even a shot on goal in the loss. Despite the unfortunate result, Koivu's 2018-19 season has been fine on the whole, highlighted by his assist numbers. The 35-year-old has only four goals this season, but he has more than made up for it by tallying a team-high 17 assists. Mind you, Koivu has now failed to find the scoresheet in three straight. His owners will hope the lower-body injury is nothing too serious.

Koivu left Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Flames in the third period with an apparent lower-body injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Koivu appeared to suffer the injury when he took a knee-on-knee hit from Calgary's Mark Giordano. Another update on the veteran forward's condition should be released soon, but he should be considered questionable at best for Friday's matchup with Edmonton at this juncture.

Koivu scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday in a 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Koivu scored for the first time since Oct. 25 and now finds himself at three goals and 12 points in 17 games this season. His assist in the third period came while the Wild were on a power play.

Koivu tallied two assists in Minnesota's 4-3 loss to the Sharks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivu had been in a bit of a dry spell recently, failing to record a point in his previous four games, but the 35-year-old was able to break through Tuesday, recording 25 percent of his season point total in the game. Despite his age, the veteran center has proved to be a stable contributor for a Wild team that finds themselves near the top of the Central division. Koivu will look to add to his point total Thursday when the Wild travel to play the struggling Kings.

Koivu is expected to re-enter the lineup Friday against the Stars after missing a game due to the birth of his child, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Koivu will be back in the top-six and looking to add to the goal and three assists he's already posted through five games. The 25-year-old pivot will slot back onto the power play as well, where he has one helper thus far.

Koivu won't play Tuesday's game against the Coyotes due to the birth of his child, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Koivu's been off to an impressive start with four points in the first five games. His absence will force the Wild to dress seven defensemen, as Nate Prosser will enter the fold. Koivu's next chance to suit up will be Friday versus the Stars.

Koivu scored an even-strength goal to complement a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 road loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild have only produced 12 goals over five games to start the season, yet Koivu, the team captain and franchise leader in assists (469) and points (663), should continue to be heavily relied upon. In fact, the Finn has been skating for more than 20 minutes per contest in the early going.

Koivu averaged 20:18 of ice time through his first three games of the 2018-19 campaign, but such a figure is skewed by the Wild having gone to overtime (or later) in the last two contests.

EDGE Analysis

As the team captain, Koivu is going to see the ice quite a bit this season, though it's worth noting that his average ice time dropped for the second consecutive season in 2017-18 -- he still saw 18:29, albeit with a 13-point drop compared to the prior campaign. Of course, fantasy owners rolling with Koivu generally won't complain if his team continues to force bonus hockey, as it gives the center more chances to produce. The 35-year-old has recorded one assist and a minor penalty on the young season.

Koivu had an assist and a shot on goal in 18:11 of ice time in Thursday's loss at Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Zach Parise scored and looks back to full strength after health issues the past few seasons, which will help second linemate Koivu.

Koivu set up two goals in Sunday's Game 3 victory over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild captain now has four points -- all assists coming with the man advantage -- through three postseason games while his team trails 2-1 in the series. Minnesota was a heavy underdog heading into this matchup with the dynamic Jets, but they'll have a legitimate shot of advancing if Koivu and his teammates are able to continue converting on special teams.