Wild forward Matt Boldy was back practicing with the team on Tuesday. ST. PAUL - A positive update for the Minnesota Wild who play the Chicago Blackhawks tonight on home ice. Matt Boldy was on the ice with the team for morning skate. He won't play tonight, but Wild head coach John Hynes said it is great news that he is back practicing.

Regardless, the Wild have a pretty good plan in place if Boldy isn't ready. Ryan Hartman took Boldy's spot on the power play in Friday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. The Wild scored two power-play goals that game and Hartman finished the night with one assist.

The Wild wing is week to week with a lower body injury but expected to be ready for the Oct. 10 season opener.