Rask produced three power-play assists in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rask had a hand in first-period goals by Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala. The 28-year-old Rask linked up with Kaprizov again in the third period to help set up Fiala's hat-trick goal. Through 36 games, Rask has 15 points (five on the power play), 31 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. There's been little consistency as to how the Swede has been utilized this year, but he's generally seen middle-six minutes.

Rask scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rask got the Wild on the board at 8:41 of the second period. The Swedish center is up to seven goals and 12 points in 26 outings. He's moved throughout the lineup most of the year, but he filled a second-line role Thursday. His solid scoring rate is worth a look in deeper formats that focus on points.

Rask provided an assist in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rask had the secondary helper on Mats Zuccarello's first-period tally to open the scoring. With two goals and three assists in his last three games, Rask has solidified himself in a middle-six role. He's centered Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov to strong results in the last three contests. Overall, Rask is at eight points, 12 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in 14 outings.

Rask scored an empty-net goal, dished two assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Rask supplied helpers on goals by Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin in the contest. Those were Rask's first two assists of the year. The Swede has five tallies, two helpers, 11 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in 13 outings. He's filled in admirably on the second line with Marcus Johansson (upper body) out -- Rask may stick with Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov for a while, given their recent chemistry.

Rask potted a goal on three shots and won 13 of 14 faceoffs in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Rask missed two games as he was caught up in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol as part of the Wild's outbreak. The Swede struck for an insurance tally in the third period. He worked on the second line between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, as Marcus Johansson (upper body) was unavailable Saturday. Rask has four goals, 10 shots on net and a plus-1 rating in 12 appearances this year, although he's usually more of a bottom-six option.

Rask (COVID-19 protocol) will return to the lineup Saturday versus the Ducks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rask will make his first appearance since Feb. 2. Rask could see top-six minutes, as Marcus Johansson (undisclosed) is unavailable Saturday.

Rask (COVID-19 protocol) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rask is one of five Wild players still in the league's COVID-19 protocol. The 27-year-old won't play Tuesday as a result, and he'll need to clear protocol before rejoining team activities. The 27-year-old has registered three goals through 11 games this year.

Rask was placed back on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what's going on with Rask, who was removed from the protocols list Tuesday only to be placed on it again just one day later. At this point it isn't clear if the 27-year-old forward will be available for Minnesota's next game, which is currently scheduled for Feb. 16 against the Kings.

Rask has been removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rask was added to the league's virus protocols list Monday, but he's evidently already completed the necessary hurdles to be removed. Minnesota's next game is currently scheduled for next Tuesday versus the Kings.

Rask was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The NHL has already postponed Minnesota's games through this weekend, so Rask won't be able to return until Feb. 16 at the earliest regardless of how long he's stuck in protocols. The 27-year-old forward has three goals while averaging 10:32 of ice time so far this season.