Upcoming Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. This matchup marks the first encounter of the season between the two teams.
Team Records
The Wild, with a strong record of 28 wins, 13 losses, and 9 overtime losses, currently stand in the Central Division, while the Canadiens boast a record of 27 wins, 15 losses, and 7 overtime losses in the Atlantic Division.
Recent Performances
In their latest game, the Canadiens triumphed over the Ottawa Senators in an exciting finish, winning 6-5 after overtime, bolstered by Juraj Slafkovsky’s impressive performance, where he scored two goals. Montreal has performed well at home this season, achieving a record of 13-10-1. Additionally, they rank high in the league for penalties taken, with a total of 216, averaging approximately 4.4 penalties per game.
On the other side, the Wild have shown consistent offensive capabilities, with a strong scoring differential of +18, having netted 158 goals while conceding 140. Their road performance has also been commendable, featuring a record of 15-7-3.
Key Players to Watch
Key players to watch include Oliver Kapanen from the Canadiens, who has accumulated 16 goals and 11 assists this season, alongside Slafkovsky, who has been notably productive with six goals and six assists over the last ten games. For the Wild, Quinn Hughes stands out with four goals and 39 assists, while Marcus Foligno has made his mark with six goals and two assists recently.
Recent Form
In recent form, the Canadiens have gone 6-3-1 in their last ten matches, averaging 3.8 goals and allowing about 3.1 goals per game. The Wild, however, have struggled slightly with a record of 4-3-3 in their last ten games, averaging 3.5 goals but yielding 3.6 goals per game.
As of now, both teams report no injuries among their rosters, setting the stage for a competitive matchup.
