Nov 20, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding (37) after a goal scored by the Ottawa Senators in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre.The Wild defeated the Senators 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY SportsRuh-Roh, Rhaggy!
Both Josh Harding and Mikael Granlund appear to be question marks for tonight’s game according to the Star Tribune’s Michael Russo.
Mikael Granlund not on the ice for #Mnwild warmups at Winnipeg. He missed practice yesterday but Mike Yeo said it was a "maintenance day"
— Rachel Blount (@BlountStrib) November 23, 2013
With no Granlund, #mnwild will have to go with 7 D. I'd assume Coyle centers second line, either Nino, Pominville, Fontaine go to top line
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 23, 2013
Not in Winnipeg, but I'm being told something's wrong with Harding in warmups; questionable if he starts now #mnwild
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 23, 2013
So, in summary, if Harding’s out, the Wild will be rolling with a goalie that has just one practice and a few shots under his belt since sustaining a concussion. There is no backup if he’s starting, meaning…if he goes down, someone’s got to strap on the pads in his place. This could be interesting, buckle up.