Vladimir Tarasenko Resumes Skating, Nearing Wild Return from Lower Body Injury

Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) has resumed skating, making him the closest of the team's injured players to returning, according to Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News. While a firm timeline for his return has not been established by the Wild, it is unlikely he will play Saturday against the Sabres. Tarasenko could potentially be an option for the team at some point during their upcoming road trip through Western Canada, signaling progress in his recovery.