Between his time with the Wild and Nashville Predators, he has one goal, two assists, 14 shots on net and 13 hits across 14 appearances this season. With Kirill Kaprizov on IR (lower-body), Hinostroza is playing on Minnesota's third line.

Vinnie Hinostroza will celebrate his fourth birthday at his family’s home outside Chicago. There’s a good chance that among his presents will be a new Minnesota Wild sweater. Just 48 hours ago, his father — the elder Vinnie Hinostroza — was a member of the Predators and preparing for a trip to Milwaukee to play minor league hockey after being sent down by Nashville.

Filip Gustavsson made 38 saves and the Wild scored for the first time in three games for a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Filip Gustavsson made 37 saves, and the Minnesota Wild held on to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday. The 26-year-old goalie, who will represent Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, bounced back after allowing six goals to his former team, the Ottawa Senators, in his last start.