Goligoski has retired from hockey, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Goligoski posted an assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Goligoski generated an assist against the Lightning on Thursday.

The Wild activated Goligoski (lower body) from long-term injured reserve Friday.

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Goligoski (lower body) "is a full go at this point" and close to being activated off long-term injured reserve.

Goligoski (lower body) was placed on the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Goligoski (lower body) won't be available to play Tuesday against Montreal, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Goligoski has been a healthy scratch for Minnesota's last three games.

Goligoski scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Goligoski is practicing on the third pairing Friday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.