Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes
The Minnesota Wild are back on the road after a six-game homestand that resulted in a 2-2-2 record. Riding a two-game winning streak, the team travels to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
Team Records and Matchup History
All-Time Wild Record: 18-11-7 (6-7-3 at Carolina).
Minnesota went 2-0-0 against Carolina last season, winning both games in convincing fashion.
- Game 1: A 4-0 shutout victory in Raleigh on January 4.
- Game 2: A 2-1 win in Saint Paul on February 6, completing the sweep.
Player Highlights
- Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four assists (0-4=4).
- Matt Boldy (1-2=3) and Mats Zuccarello (2-1=3) each earned three points.
- Goalie Filip Gustavsson posted a perfect 2-0-0 record with a 0.50 GAA, .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
- For Carolina, Sebastian Aho scored the team’s only goal in the two meetings.
Goalie Performance
- Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first contest.
- Frederik Andersen faced the same shot count in the second game, also making 23 saves.
“The Wild enter Raleigh with renewed momentum and confidence after back-to-back victories.”
Author’s Summary
Minnesota aims to extend its winning streak as it clashes again with Carolina, drawing confidence from last season’s dominant sweep.