In need of a forward for their sixth and final preseason game, the Wild called up Zac Dalpe, a reward for his strong training camp despite his being cut earlier in the week.
"I think his game earned him an opportunity to come up," coach Mike Yeo said. "I'm anxious to see what he can do. Certainly we'd like to see that line bring some energy."
With a strong start to the season in the minors, Dalpe could position himself for a midseason call-up.
For Thursday's game against Buffalo, with Erik Haula injured, Dalpe was set to skate on the fourth line with Brett Bulmer and Ryan Carter.