Wild's Marcus Foligno Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury
With Foligno sidelined, the Wild quickly acquire a physical forward to fill the void, sending a second-round pick to Nashville.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Marcus Foligno based on recent reporting:
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Foligno was listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury, with his status not considered season-ending. He was being evaluated by doctors as part of determining a return timeline. This has kept him out for multiple games as the Wild adjusted their lineup in his absence. [CBS Sports reporting notes this status and evaluation process, 2026-04-19] [Fox Sports coverage mirrors the week-to-week designation and ongoing evaluation, 2026-04-20]
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Earlier in March, Foligno was on IR with a lower-body injury and the Wild were cautious about a timetable for his return, prompting roster moves to cover the absence. The timeline remained uncertain at that point. [The Hockey News / THN, 2026-03-03] [RotoBaller, 2026-03-02]
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He did skate in morning sessions and showed signs of progress in mid-March, though team officials indicated he would not play immediately and the team would assess travel plans as he progressed. This suggested a potential but gradual return rather than an immediate lineup return. [The Hockey News, 2026-03-18]
Citations:
- Foligno injury status and week-to-week update: CBS Sports (2026-04-19)[1]
- Wild injury timeline and IR status: Fox Sports (2026-04-20)[2]
- Prior week-to-week designation and roster impact: The Hockey News (2026-03-03)[3]
- Activation status and return timeline notes: CBS Sports / CBSSports dev page (2026-02-25, 2026-04-19)[4]