Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild hit the road following a six-game homestand, during which they posted a 2-2-2 record. Riding a two-game winning streak, the Wild travel to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
All-Time Wild Record vs. Hurricanes
- Overall: 18-11-7
- At Carolina: 6-7-3
Recent Series Recap
Minnesota went 2-0-0 against Carolina last season. They won the series opener 4-0 in Raleigh on January 4 and completed the sweep with a 2-1 victory in Saint Paul on February 6.
Key Player Performances
- C Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four points (0 goals, 4 assists).
- LW Matt Boldy and RW Mats Zuccarello each contributed three points — Boldy with 1 goal and 2 assists, Zuccarello with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- G Filip Gustavsson posted a 2-0-0 record, a 0.50 goals-against average, a .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
Carolina Highlights
- C Sebastian Aho scored the lone goal for Carolina across the two games.
- G Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first meeting.
- G Frederik Andersen also stopped 23 of 26 shots in the series-clinching game.
For more information on today's matchup, check out the game notes below.
Author's summary: The Minnesota Wild aim to extend their winning streak as they visit the Carolina Hurricanes, recalling strong recent performances and standout players from both teams.