Carson Lambos returns to Iowa after a promising NHL debut. Key injured players' returns signal lineup shifts, hinting at defensive reinforcements.

Lambos showcases poise and skill in his NHL debut, leading defensemen in GameScore and earning praise for his strong, confident performance.

When the Minnesota Wild were a mess of injuries last season, Carson Lambos got a taste of NHL life. Just not on the ice. Lambos, 22, was called up for a few games last season and traveled and skated with the team on an East Coast road trip. But he didn’t play in a game, and headed back to Iowa after coming oh so close to his NHL debut. But this month, with the Wild missing injured blue liners ...