A blocked shot sidelines Zach Bogosian day-to-day, prompting David Jiricek's emergency recall. The Wild face continued defensive challenges.

As his 18th season of playing defense in the NHL begins, Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian knows well that amid all of the wins and money, and even the Stanley Cup he earned in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, there’s a price you pay, physically and mentally. To successfully play on the blue line, in the corners and in front of your own net at hockey’s highest level, your body is going ...