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Wild recall Carson Lambos, reassign Justin Kirkland to Iowa

Minnesota announced the two roster moves Thursday before hosting St. Louis.

File photo: Wild defenceman Carson Lambos shoots the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks in a preseason game in Saint Paul.
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The Minnesota Wild recalled defenceman Carson Lambos from the Iowa Wild and reassigned forward Justin Kirkland to Iowa on Thursday, the NHL club announced.

Lambos has a goal and an assist in four AHL games this season. Minnesota selected him 26th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut at Columbus on Dec. 18, 2025, playing 10:16.

Minnesota hosts the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT.

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