Jake Middleton - NHL News & Rumors

Gets rare goal Saturday Middleton scored a goal and blocked six shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Middleton's goal Saturday was his first of the season. He's added two assists in eight games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The shutdown defenseman is at nine points, 28 shots on net, 51 hits, 52 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 36 appearances this season. Given the depth on the Wild's currently healthy blue line, Middleton is likely to see mostly third-pairing usage for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday n...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Collects assist in return Middleton posted an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Middleton missed five games with an upper-body injury. Since he exited the lineup following a Dec. 8 injury versus the Kraken, the Wild bolstered their blue line with the Quinn Hughes trade. That likely means Middleton will be confined to the third pairing moving forward, limiting his already low fantasy upside. The defenseman is at just seven assists with 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 43 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances. Middleton is likely to miss the 20-point mark for the first time in three years.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Boldy scores twice, Wild beat Oilers 5-2 for 7th straight victory

Matt Boldy scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Taken off injured reserve Middleton (upper body) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact The 29-year-old sat out five games after he was hurt in Seattle on Dec. 8. The blueliner had six assists, 42 hits, 43 blocked shots and 35 PIM in 28 games prior to getting injured.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming skating Wednesday Middleton (upper body) will start skating Wednesday, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Middleton's already missed four games and is in line to miss at least one more, as he's not expected to travel to Columbus on Thursday. The 29-year-old blueliner will need to be activated from injured reserve once he's ready to return.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Middleton (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Middleton suffered the injury Monday in Seattle in the third period and did not return. He has six assists, 35 PIM, 42 hits and 43 blocked shots across 28 appearances this season. The Wild realled Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Middleton (undisclosed) was forced out of Monday's 4-1 win in Seattle, and there was no update on his status postgame, according to Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Middleton logged an assist and one blocked shot in 16:34 of ice time before exiting the game. Considering head coach John Hynes didn't have any information on the blueliner's status going forward, Middleton should be considered questionable, at best, for Thursday's divisional matchup versus Dallas.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavsson makes 19 saves, Wild beat Penguins 5-0 for 4thstraight victory

Filip Gustavsson made 19 saves for his second shutout of the season, Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 on Friday night...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs helper in return Middleton picked up an assist with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact The veteran blueliner missed the prior two games due to an illness, but Middleton slotted back in on the second pairing Saturday alongside Jared Spurgeon and fed Matt Boldy for an empty-netter late in the third period. Middleton has just two points, both assists, in 17 games this season, but he's also contributed 29 blocked shots, 26 hits, 26 PIM, 14 shots on net and a minus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Middleton (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Middleton was initially considered doubtful for the game, but it seems he'll be in the lineup after all. He's projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Jared Spurgeon. Middleton has an assist, 26 hits and 29 blocks in 16 appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Middleton (illness) is not expected to play in Saturday's home game versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact This will be the third game in a row that Middleton will miss, if he is unable to go. Look for David Jiricek to remain in the lineup. Middleton is without a point in 12 games this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-time call for Saturday Middleton (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Ducks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Middleton has missed Minnesota's last two games due to an illness. Head coach John Hynes said Friday that Middleton is still dealing with some effects of the illness, so the team's medical staff will evaluate him further Saturday before determining his status against Anaheim. If Middleton is unable to play, David Jiricek will likely remain in the lineup for a third consecutive game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Middleton (illness) won't play against San Jose on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Middleton didn't participate in Tuesday's morning skate and will miss his second straight game. He has contributed one assist, 14 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 26 hits across 16 appearances this season. Due to Middleton's absence, David Jiricek will be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Sharks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Middleton is not suiting up for Sunday's home matchup versus Calgary due to an illness.

Impact Middleton will miss his first game of the season Sunday. David Jiricek, who was a healthy scratch for the team's last two games, will take Middleton's place in the lineup against the Flames. The 29-year-old Middleton's next chance to play will be Tuesday against San Jose.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in loss Middleton notched an assist and four PIM in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Middleton earned his first point in five outings this season when he helped out on a Marcus Johansson tally. Offense isn't the primary reason for Middleton to be in the lineup -- he's a physical shutdown defenseman. The 29-year-old has collected 13 PIM, 11 blocked shots, seven hits and a minus-1 rating while seeing bottom-four minutes early in the season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, Dylan Strome added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 for their fourth straight victory

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Stars 3-0 in coach Glen Gulutzan's return after 5-2 win over Wild in home opener

Wyatt Johnston scored on a power play to extend his season-opening goal streak to three games, Jake Oettinger stopped 39 shots and the Dallas Stars won their home opener 5-2 over t...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Registers assist Tuesday Middleton posted an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and five blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5.

Impact Middleton got on the scoresheet for the first time this postseason when he helped out on Matt Boldy's third-period tally. The 29-year-old Middleton is playing big minutes in a top-four role, but he's there for his shutdown skills rather than his offense. The blueliner has added six shots on net, 10 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over five playoff games.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barbashev scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even first-round series

Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Frozen Four or NHL playoffs, stage not too big for Wild 19-year-old Zeev Buium

Zeev Buium was trying to help lead Denver to the NCAA’s Frozen Four championship less than two weeks ago

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns helper in return Middleton notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Middleton missed four games due to an upper-body injury sustained April 4 versus the Islanders. He logged 18:18 of ice time in his return, playing on the second pairing. The 29-year-old will likely see heavy minutes as a top-four blueliner in the playoffs. He ends the regular season with 21 points, 97 shots, 157 blocks, 99 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 67 appearances.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild clinch playoff spot by taking Ducks to OT on Eriksson Ek's tying goal with 20.9 seconds left

The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Middleton (upper body) will play against Anaheim on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Middleton will return from a four-game absence as the Wild seek to secure a playoff berth. He has generated eight goals, 20 points, 95 shots on net, 155 blocked shots and 98 hits across 66 appearances this season. With Middleton and Jared Spurgeon (neck) ready to return, Declan Chisholm and Zeev Buium will be healthy scratches versus the Ducks.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild rookie Zeev Buium jumps right in with the NHL playoffs at stake. He's been on big stages before

Minnesota Wild rookie Zeev Buium is jumping right into the NHL by joining the club for the crucial final regular-season game

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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