Forward Erik Haula could return after missing seven games because of a lower-body injury. Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said he told Haula to inform him if he felt well enough to play after an optional morning skate Thursday. Haula, who is a game-time decision, did not confirm his availability but said he's leaning toward playing. "The skates have been good and the progression from the skates have been good," he said. "It's gone really well, so I think I'm good to go." The Wild will play for the first time since a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. They have lost two straight games to start November after winning their previous three at the end of October. Goalie Devan Dubnyk has a 1.46 goals-against average and .951 save percentage, which rank second and third in the NHL among goalies to play at least five games. He has allowed fewer than three goals in seven consecutive starts, which included a streak of three straight shutouts Oct. 25-29. The Wild have killed 93.5 percent of penalties, which leads the NHL. They also lead the League by allowing 2.00 goals per game. Forward Mikko Koivu, 33, needs two assists to reach 400 in the NHL.
