Marcus Foligno

Foligno notched two assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blues in Game 3. Foligno helped out on goals by linemates Jordan Greenway and Joel Eriksson Ek as the Wild got key contributions from their third line. These were Foligno's first two points of the postseason, though he's added four shots on net, six hits, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating. The winger enjoyed a career year in the regular season with 23 goals, 19 assists, 238 hits and 112 PIM in 74 outings.

Foligno (lower body) will play in Game 1 against the Blues on Monday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. As expected, Foligno will be in the lineup despite dealing with a minor injury. Because he's not at 100 percent, his ice time could be limited compared to the 16:25 he averaged during the regular season. The veteran forward set new career highs in goals (23) and points (42) this season while racking up 238 hits.

Foligno (lower body) expects to be able to play through his injury for Game 1 against the Blues on Monday, telling reporters, "It's the playoffs. It'd feel wrong sitting out," Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Foligno hasn't officially been cleared by the team for Monday's matchup, but...

It is always the worst feeling in the world seeing a player on a playoff team get hurt right before playoffs start...just awful. Really hoping Foligno is alright here...