Blake Wheeler: Playing Saturday

Wheeler (face) will play Saturday against the Coyotes, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

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Wheeler owners were given a scare Friday when the star forward exited practice after taking a puck to the face from teammate Dustin Byfuglien. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters Saturday that Wheeler is "100 percent," and will suit up for Saturday's tilt against Arizona. The 29-year-old winger has had a fantastic start to the season, tallying 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in just 20 games.