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Darcy Kuemper (lower body) will back up Devan Dubnyk Tuesday against the Red Wings, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Kuemper (lower body) will back up Devan Dubnyk on Tuesday against the Red Wings, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

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As a result, Niklas Backstrom is slated to be a healthy scratch as the Wild's third goalie. The report indicates that after Tuesday's game the Wild are considering sending Kuemper to AHL Iowa during the upcoming NHL All-Star break for a conditioning stint.

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