Wild vs. Blues March 15: Injury report, player absences and Game updates

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to face the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, March 15, at 8 p.m. ET at the Xcel Energy Center, both teams are grappling with key injuries that could impact the game’s outcome. With the Blues fighting to stay in playoff contention and the Wild looking to maintain their dominance, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Let’s dive into the latest injury updates, betting odds, and what to expect in this crucial matchup.

Injury Report: Who’s out for the Blues and Wild?

St. Louis Blues Injury Report

The Blues will be without two key defensemen, which could leave them vulnerable on the back end against Minnesota’s offensive threats.


Torey Krug (D) – Out for Season (Ankle)


Games played: 0


Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points


Colton Parayko (D) – Out (Knee)


Games played: 62


Stats: 15 goals, 20 assists, 35 points


Parayko’s absence is particularly concerning, as he has been a crucial piece in both defensive and offensive play. His ability to move the puck and contribute to the rush will be sorely missed against a Wild team that thrives on transition play.

Minnesota Wild Injury Report

The Wild’s depth will be tested as four key players are sidelined, including their leading scorer, Kirill Kaprizov.


Troy Grosenick (G) – Out for Season (Knee)


Games played: 0


Stats: 0 saves, 0-0-0 record


Jonas Brodin (D) – Out (Lower Body)


Games played: 38


Stats: 4 goals, 14 assists, 18 points

Joel Eriksson Ek (C) – Out (Lower Body)


Games played: 42


Stats: 9 goals, 14 assists, 23 points


Kirill Kaprizov (LW) – Out (Lower Body)


Games played: 37


Stats: 23 goals, 29 assists, 52 points


Kaprizov’s absence is a significant blow for the Wild. The dynamic winger has been their offensive engine, and without him, Minnesota’s scoring depth will be put to the test.


Also Read: Everything you need to know about Wild vs. Blues: Watch Guide, Odds and Predictions

Betting Odds and What to expect

Favorite: Minnesota Wild (-120)


Underdog: St. Louis Blues (+100)


Total: 8.5


Despite missing Kaprizov, the Wild are slight favorites at home, likely due to the Blues’ defensive struggles. St. Louis has relied heavily on their blue line for offensive production, and without Parayko, they’ll need their forwards to step up. Minnesota, on the other hand, will need to find scoring from secondary sources with their top playmakers out.


With both teams dealing with critical injuries, this game could come down to depth and goaltending. The Blues will need a standout performance from their netminder, while the Wild must find a way to generate offense in Kaprizov’s absence. Expect a hard-fought battle with playoff implications on the line.




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