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 Record vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Overall record: 18-11-7
- Record at Carolina: 6-7-3
Last Season Series
Minnesota went undefeated against Carolina with a 2-0-0 record.
- Won the series opener 4-0 in Raleigh (January 4)
- Swept the series with a 2-1 win in Saint Paul (February 6)
Key Players
- C Marco Rossi led the Wild with four points (0 goals, 4 assists).
- LW Matt Boldy and RW Mats Zuccarello each contributed three points.
- G Filip Gustavsson posted a 0.50 goals-against average, a .983 save percentage, and one shutout during the series.
Carolina Highlights
- C Sebastian Aho scored the only goal for the Hurricanes in the two-game series.
- G Pyotr Kochetkov saved 23 of 26 shots faced in the first game.
- G Frederik Andersen also stopped 23 of 26 shots in the second encounter.
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Summary: The Minnesota Wild aim to extend their current winning streak as they visit the Hurricanes, building on last season's series success and strong individual performances.