Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild hit the road following a six-game homestand, where they posted a 2-2-2 record. Riding a two-game winning streak, the team travels to Raleigh today 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 Highlights
Minnesota swept Carolina this season with two wins. The Wild won the series opener 4-0 in Raleigh on January 4 and clinched the sweep with a 2-1 victory in Saint Paul on February 6.
Key Player Performances
- C Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four assists in the series (0 goals, 4 assists, 4 points).
- LW Matt Boldy (1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points) and RW Mats Zuccarello (2 goals, 1 assist, 3 points) each contributed three points.
- G Filip Gustavsson had a 2-0-0 record, a 0.50 GAA, a .983 save percentage, and recorded one shutout.
Carolina Hurricanes Highlights
- C Sebastian Aho scored the only goal for Carolina across the two games.
- Goalies Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen both faced 26 shots, making 23 saves each in their respective games.
For more details on today's matchup, refer to the official game notes.
"The Minnesota Wild hits the road again, following a six-game homestand, during which the team recorded a 2-2-2 record."
"C Marco Rossi led Minnesota with a four points (0-4=4), while LW Matt Boldy (1-2=3) and RW Mats Zuccarello (2-1=3) each notched three points."
Author's summary: Minnesota Wild look to extend their current winning streak as they face the Hurricanes, building on a recent season sweep with strong goaltending and key player contributions.