Vladimir Tarasenko Sidelined Again with Lower-Body Injury for Wild

Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko, 33, will miss his second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury as the team hosts the Vegas Golden Knights. Tarasenko, who has recorded two goals and ten points in 18 games this season, also sat out Saturday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Wild head coach John Hynes confirmed that Tarasenko's status remains day-to-day, indicating ongoing uncertainty regarding his return to the lineup.