ST. PAUL -- Erik Haula could return to the lineup for the Minnesota Wild when it begins a three-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
Haula practiced with the team on Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center before the team flew to the Steel City. He skated on the third line with left wing Jason Zucker and Zack Mitchell, who was recalled from Iowa of the American Hockey League earlier Wednesday.
It was the first time since Oct. 20 that Haula practiced with the team, although it culminated a stretch of days where he skated on his own before practice.
Haula Practices with Team, Could Return Thursday
Center has missed the past seven games with a foot injury
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