Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes
The Minnesota Wild hit the road again after a six-game homestand in which they posted a 2-2-2 record. Riding a two-game winning streak, the team travels to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
All-Time Record
Overall, Minnesota holds an 18-11-7 record against Carolina, including a 6-7-3 mark when playing in Carolina.
Recent Matchups
- In last season’s series, the Wild went 2-0-0 against the Hurricanes.
- Minnesota opened the series with a 4-0 win in Raleigh on January 4.
- They completed the sweep with a 2-1 victory in Saint Paul on February 6.
Player Highlights
- C Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four assists (0-4=4).
- LW Matt Boldy and RW Mats Zuccarello each tallied three points. (Boldy 1-2=3, Zuccarello 2-1=3).
- G Filip Gustavsson posted a perfect 2-0-0 record with a 0.50 GAA, a .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
Opposition Notes
- C Sebastian Aho was the lone goal scorer for Carolina across both matchups.
- G Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first game.
- G Frederik Andersen matched that performance, also saving 23 of 26 shots in the second meeting.
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Author’s Summary
The Wild aim to extend their two-game winning streak as they visit Raleigh, hoping their strong defensive form against Carolina will continue.