Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild hit the road after a six-game homestand, finishing with a 2-2-2 record. Riding a two-game winning streak, the team travels to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center.
All-Time Wild Record
- Overall: 18-11-7
- In Carolina: 6-7-3
Recent Series Against the Hurricanes
Minnesota swept the recent two-game series against Carolina, winning 4-0 in Raleigh on January 4 and 2-1 in Saint Paul on February 6.
The Wild’s center Marco Rossi led the team with four points (0 goals, 4 assists), while left wing Matt Boldy (1 goal, 2 assists) and right wing Mats Zuccarello (2 goals, 1 assist) each had three points.
Goalie Filip Gustavsson posted a 2-0-0 record in those games, boasting a 0.50 goals-against average, .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
Carolina's center Sebastian Aho scored the only goal for his team during the series.
Goalies for Carolina included Pyotr Kochetkov, who stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first game, and Frederik Andersen, who saved 23 of 26 shots in the second game.
For more details on today's matchup, refer to the game notes.
Summary: The Minnesota Wild seeks to extend their winning streak as they face the Hurricanes, backed by strong recent performances from key players and solid goaltending.