Granlund's (groin) rehab has been progressing well, and he could be available Friday against Winnipeg the Star Tribune reports.

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Wild coach Bruce Boudreau believes Granlund's undisclosed injury is "short term."

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Season preview: Minnesota Wild

Was last season's rise the first step toward a return to glory or merely the result of a new-coach bump? The health of Zach Parise and the consistency of Devan Dubnyk will determine the answer.

Wild give leading scorer Granlund 3-year deal

The Wild avoided arbitration with their leading scorer, giving Mikael Granlund a three-year, $17.25 million deal.

Wild extend offers to 8 players; Folin to be UFA

The Wild have extended qualifying offers to eight players, but did not give one to defenseman Christian Folin, who will be an unrestricted free agent.

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews eye prizes on awards night

The NHL will announce the winners of its top individual awards Wednesday. There are a couple of potential first-time-in-a-long-time scenarios.

Each team's best and worst draft picks

Not every draft pick turns out as well Patrick Kane or Connor McDavid. Will this year's selections be brilliant ... or botched? We looked at every team's craftiest draft steal -- and biggest bust -- of the past 10 years.

First-round preview: Wild vs. Blues

Two teams struggling with their own postseason demons will face off when the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild go at it in a first-round matchup that promises a bit of everything.

Mikael Granlund's Wild theory

Mikael Granlund is a major reason Minnesota is ruling the West. In a Q&A, the high-scoring Finnish forward explains the simple secret behind his breakout season: 'Now pucks are going in.'

Nylander, Eichel lead under-24 rankings

William Nylander gets third billing among the Maple Leafs' rookies most nights, but the winger would be the star on most teams. Plus, Jack Eichel is leading the Sabres' late-season revival.

3 stars: Sebastian Aho, Mikael Granlund, Peter Budaj

Sebastian Aho scored four goals -- including two game-winners -- to help the Carolina Hurricanes to three wins last week and earn top honors.

Power Rankings: Washington looks unbeatable

The Capitals keep dishing out punishment as they begin to run away with a loaded Metropolitan Division, while the Wild are holding off Chicago in the Central and the Sharks are sizzling out West.