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 vs. Hurricanes
- Overall record: 18-11-7
- Record at Carolina: 6-7-3
Recent Series Summary
Minnesota went 2-0-0 against Carolina in their last meetings. The Wild opened the series with a 4-0 win in Raleigh on January 4 and completed a series sweep with a 2-1 victory in Saint Paul on February 6.
Key Performances
- Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four assists (0 goals, 4 assists, 4 points).
- Matt Boldy contributed three points (1 goal, 2 assists).
- Mats Zuccarello also scored three points (2 goals, 1 assist).
- Goalie Filip Gustavsson recorded a 2-0-0 record, 0.50 goals-against average, .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
Carolina Hurricanes Overview
- Center Sebastian Aho scored the only goal for Carolina in the series.
- Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 23 saves on 26 shots in the first game.
- Goalie Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 26 shots in the second contest.
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Author's summary: The Minnesota Wild, buoyed by key performances and solid goaltending, look to extend their winning streak as they face the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh.