ST. PAUL (WCCO) — The Minnesota Wild will get a boost when their captain returns, but can that boost an energy level? Is this team really a play-off team or just fading?

Mikko Koivu plays Thursday night, but it’s not just ice this team needs from him. They need leadership and as quiet as he is, he’s the one that commands respect.

The Vancouver Canucks are visiting — and that better put a game face on the team.

Watch Mike Max’s report above.