Game Preview: Wild at Hurricanes
The Minnesota Wild hit the road again after a six-game homestand that ended with 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 record on the road.
Recent Matchups
Last season, the Wild swept the Hurricanes in both games:
- January 4 – 4-0 win in Raleigh
- February 6 – 2-1 victory in Saint Paul
Player Highlights
- C Marco Rossi led Minnesota with four assists (0-4=4).
- LW Matt Boldy and RW Mats Zuccarello each earned three points (1-2=3 and 2-1=3).
- G Filip Gustavsson went 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA, .983 save percentage, and one shutout.
- For Carolina, C Sebastian Aho scored their only goal across both games.
- G Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 of 26 shots in the first matchup, and G Frederik Andersen did the same in the second.
For more details on the game, review the official matchup notes provided by the Minnesota Wild.
Author’s Summary
The Wild aim to extend their winning momentum as they face the Hurricanes in Raleigh after splitting results in their recent homestand.