Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke (sports hernia) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, according to the NHL's official media site.

Analysis:

Coach Mike Yeo wouldn't reveal whether either of his injured wingers (Cooke and Jason Zucker) would play Tuesday against the Blackhawks, but the activation of both players from IR suggests it's a good possibility both will skate. The Wild would benefit from having the rough-and-tumble Cooke back on their penalty kill as the team prepares for a run to the playoffs.