Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild hit the road again after a six-game homestand with a 2-2-2 record. The team aims to extend its current two-game winning streak as it travels to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
All-Time Wild Record vs. Hurricanes
- Overall record: 18-11-7
- Record in Carolina: 6-7-3
Recent Series Against Carolina
The Wild went 2-0-0 against Carolina in the last series, winning the opening game 4-0 in Raleigh (January 4) and completing a sweep with a 2-1 victory in Saint Paul (February 6).
Key Player Performances
- C Marco Rossi: Led Minnesota with four assists (0 goals, 4 assists = 4 points)
- LW Matt Boldy: Recorded one goal and two assists (1-2=3 points)
- RW Mats Zuccarello: Scored two goals and one assist (2-1=3 points)
- G Filip Gustavsson: Went 2-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .983 save percentage, and one shutout
Carolina Key Players
- C Sebastian Aho: Scored the only goal for Carolina across the two games
- G Pyotr Kochetkov: Stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first game
- G Frederik Andersen: Made 23 saves on 26 shots in the second game
For more information on today's matchup, check out the game notes below.
Author’s summary: The Minnesota Wild look to continue their momentum as they face the Hurricanes, building on recent strong performances and key player contributions.