Rossi picked up an assist and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Rossi set up Kirill Kaprizov's second-period tally. The 22-year-old Rossi has a goal and three helpers during a four-game point streak. That hot stretch coincides with his move to the top line between Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Rossi's minutes continue to be limited compared to his linemates, but he's holding his own in the best place to be in the Wild's lineup. The Austrian center has 11 points, 35 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-2 rating through 18 contests.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Provides only offense in loss
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Rossi scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators.
The 22-year-old opened the scoring midway through the second period by tipping home a Brock Faber point shot, but it was all the offense Minnesota could muster -- even in the shootout, the Wild went 0-for-3. Rossi had only one assist in 21 career NHL games coming into the season, but the ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft appears ready to break out, picking up nine points in the first 16 games of 2023-24.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Records two points in loss
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Rossi provided a goal and an assist in Minnesota's 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Thursday.
Rossi found the back of the net early in the third period to cut the Devils' lead to 3-2 and helped out on Jake Middleton's score later in the frame to once again pull Minnesota within one at 4-3. Rossi's efforts didn't change the outcome of Thursday's contest, but it did add to his hot run -- he has three goals and five points over his last five contests. Overall in 2023-24, he has four markers and six points in 10 games.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: First NHL goal
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Rossi scored his first NHL goal in a 7-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
He batted in a rebound from the top of the crease to cut the score to 4-3. It was Rossi's 23rd NHL game. He thought he'd had his first on Thursday night, but it was overturned on an offside.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Back in AHL
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Rossi was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Rossi was drafted ninth overall in 2020 and struggled with the after-effects of COVID in 2020-21. He spent most of 2022-23 with Iowa, scoring 16 times and adding 34 assists in 51 games. He struggled offensively at the NHL level this season, picking up only one helper in 19 games.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Joins big club
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Rossi was recalled from AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Rossi struggled at the NHL level to begin the 2022-23 season, logging just one assist in 16 appearances. He's smoked his competition in the AHL, racking up 16 goals and 50 points in 51 games. With Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) considered week-to-week, Rossi should see some playing time as the Wild gear up for the postseason.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Excelling at AHL lowa
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Rossi has 26 points in 25 AHL games since his demotion, Thomas Williams of Hockeywilderness.com reports.
Rossi, who was selected ninth overall in 2020, had only one assist in 16 games with the Wild before he was sent to the AHL to regain his confidence. Well, it sure looks like he is playing with plenty of confidence, as he has three goals and 10 points during his current seven-game points streak. Do not be surprised if Rossi is recalled from the minors in the near future.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Sitting Saturday
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Rossi is a healthy scratch Saturday against Carolina, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Rossi has struggled so far this season with just one assist through 16 games. Minnesota has been patient with its top prospect as he adjusts to the NHL, but he'll get a breather against a good Carolina team. Nicolas Petan will slot into the lineup in Rossi's absence.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Gets first career point
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Rossi registered an assist in a 4-1 win against Montreal on Tuesday.
It was Rossi's first career point. In addition to the assist, he has five shots, three blocks and two hits in nine games while averaging 11:39 of ice time. He was the No. 9 pick in the 2020 draft and has plenty of offensive potential, but for now his role with the team is probably too small for him to contribute regularly.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Assigned to AHL Iowa
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Rossi was demoted to AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Rossi has averaged 15:35 of ice time and been held pointless through two NHL appearances this season. With the next Minnesota game scheduled for Friday, the organization is expecting enough returning players from IR to replenish their ranks without the 20-year-old on the active roster.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Summoned by parent club
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Rossi was recalled by Minnesota on Tuesday.
Rossi has been highly productive in the minors this season, having racked up seven goals and 23 points through 21 appearances with AHL Iowa. The 20-year-old Austrian forward could make his NHL debut Thursday versus the Bruins.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Injured Sunday
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Rossi left Sunday's AHL contest with an undisclosed injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rossi was taken down and seemed to hit his head on the ice before leaving Sunday's game against AHL Henderson. The highly-touted prospect has tallied 15 points through 13 minor-league games this season. The team is still evaluating his injury.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Will play for Austria
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Rossi (upper body) will suit up for Austria at 2022 Winter Olympic Qualifying in August, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rossi was suffering from lingering complications due to COVID-19 but appears to be nearing a return to competitive action. Barring any setbacks, Rossi's time with Austria should clear the way for him to rejoin the Wild ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. If he does play in the NHL, the 19-year-old winger could provide some fantasy value.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Approved to resume skating
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Rossi (upper body) has been cleared to begin training and skating, Scott Wheeler of The Athletic reports.
Rossi stayed in Austria after testing positive for COVID-19 in January. The No. 9 overall pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft should presumably be ready to go for Minnesota's training camp in September.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Won't see ice in 2021
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Rossi (upper body) won't play this season due to complications from COVID-19, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
The team released information Saturday that Rossi currently resides in his home country of Austria while he recovers from the virus. The 19-year-old will need to rest for the next six weeks before returning to Minnesota, where he'll be re-evaluated by team doctors. The good news, per Russo, is that the team is fully confident its 2020 first-round pick will make a full recovery.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Absence explained
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Rossi (upper body) is in Austria while he recovers from complications related to COVID-19, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rossi's injury had not been described in such detail prior to Saturday's report. The new information explains why Rossi wasn't available for training camp after his time with Team Austria at the 2021 World Junior Championships. The ninth overall selection from 2020 is expected to spend six weeks away from Minnesota before returning. At this point, it would be surprising to see him make an impact at the NHL level this year.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Returns to Austria
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Rossi (upper body) has returned to his native Austria, but he's expected to rejoin the Wild in six weeks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rossi is considered out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, and the Wild have evidently allowed him to return home to continue his rehab. The ninth overall pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft will likely report to AHL Iowa whenever he's deemed fit to play.
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Wild's Marco Rossi: Out indefinitely
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Rossi is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.
Rossi was expected to complete his quarantine and join the Wild at training camp Sunday, but an upper-body injury surfaced that will extend the 19-year-old's absence. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Rossi racked up 120 points over 56 games with OHL Ottawa last season. Once he's healthy, Rossi likely will start with AHL Iowa.
