Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body ... Brodin took part in the practice session, skating with Jared Spurgeon. Minnesota has been without Brodin for nine games.

ST. PAUL - After an emotional win over the best team in the league on Thursday, the Minnesota Wild (41-28-5) let up a goal 29 ...

Jonas Brodin could return after missing nine games ... The defenseman was paired alongside Jared Spurgeon during practice Friday. Brodin, who has not played since a 5-2 loss at the Colorado ...

And on the second one, Benn came cruising in front, but so did Jared Spurgeon ... Given the way Jonas Brodin limped in the dressing room before talking with the media Saturday afternoon ...

Jonas Brodin, who hasn't played since a Feb. 28 loss to the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury, has a "strong possibility but not a guarantee" to play against the Sabres on Saturday ...