Darcy Kuemper: Scratched From Tuesday Start

Despite being announced as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks, it appears Kuemper will serve as the backup behind Niklas Backstrom due to an undisclosed issue, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Kuemper seemed healthy during the Wild's gameday skate and was confirmed as Tuesday's starter by coach Mike Yeo about an hour and a half before warmups, but it was Backstrom who led the team onto the ice Tuesday and will receive the nod. Expect the Wild to provide further information on Kuemper's late scratch, as it's possible he might have come down with an illness in the afternoon.