Game Preview: Wild versus Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes return home for a two-game series after a northeast road trip. They will face the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres at the Lenovo Center.

Recent Performance of the Hurricanes

On Tuesday, the Hurricanes secured a solid win over the struggling New York Rangers. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first goal as a Hurricane on the power play. Carolina controlled most of the game, especially in the second and third periods, limiting New York to just one shot in the last period. Pyotr Kochetkov recorded a 26-save shutout in his season debut despite a weakened Hurricanes defense.

Focus on Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild entered the season as a fringe playoff team but have faced early difficulties. After a strong start with two wins in their first three games, they managed only one win in their final nine October games. The Wild broke a five-game losing streak by beating Nashville in overtime on November 1.

Power Play Strength

The Wild's power play is their biggest advantage. Led by Kirill Kaprizov, they rank third in the NHL with a 31.5% conversion rate on power plays.

Key Players

Kirill Kaprizov – tied for ninth in league scoring with 8 goals and 10 assists, second in power play goals (5), and points (9).
Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Marcus Johansson also have double-digit points this season.

"The Wild have the third-best power play in the NHL, converting on 31.5 percent of their opportunities."

The upcoming games will test the Hurricanes against a distinct power-play threat and allow both teams to solidify their standings early in the season.

Author's summary: The Hurricanes aim to build on their recent win against the Rangers while facing a Minnesota team that relies heavily on its potent power play led by Kirill Kaprizov.

Canes Country — 2025-11-06