Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings: A Clash on the Ice
The Minnesota Wild are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in what promises to be an exciting NHL matchup. This preview details the projected lineups, crucial injury updates, and what fans can expect from this highly anticipated game. The game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN, SNE, and SN1.
Detroit Red Wings Projected Lineup
The Red Wings are looking to build on their recent 2-1 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s the anticipated lineup:
- Forwards:
- Marco Kasper — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
- Emmitt Finnie — J.T. Compher — James van Riemsdyk
- Elmer Soderblom — Michael Rasmussen — Mason Appleton
- Defensemen:
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
- Goalies:
- Cam Talbot / John Gibson
Scratched: Travis Hamonic, Erik Gustafsson. Cam Talbot could potentially start in net after John Gibson’s strong performance with 30 saves against Toronto.
Minnesota Wild Projected Lineup
The Minnesota Wild will be looking to capitalize on home-ice advantage. However, they face significant injury challenges. Here’s the projected lineup:
- Forwards:
- Kirill Kaprizov — Ryan Hartman — Mats Zuccarello
- Yakov Trenin — Danila Yurov — Vladimir Tarasenko
- Marcus Foligno — Hunter Haight — Vinnie Hinostroza
- Ben Jones — Nico Sturm — Tyler Pitlick
- Defensemen:
- Quinn Hughes — Brock Faber
- Jake Middleton — Jared Spurgeon
- Daemon Hunt — David Jiricek
- Goalies:
- Filip Gustavsson / Jesper Wallstedt
Scratched: David Spacek, Nicolas Aube-Kubel.
Injury Report: Key Players Sidelined
The Wild are dealing with a substantial number of injuries. Matt Boldy (lower body) will miss his fourth consecutive game, and Zach Bogosian (lower body) is out for his ninth. Jonas Brodin (lower body) underwent surgery and is out indefinitely, with coach John Hynes not expecting him to miss the remainder of the regular season. Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) and Marcus Johansson (lower body) are also potential absences, though they participated in the morning skate and could return.
For the Red Wings, the injury situation is more manageable. They did not hold a morning skate following their win in Toronto.
Game Outlook
This game features a Red Wings team riding high on momentum against a Wild squad battling through significant injury woes. The performance of key players like Kaprizov for the Wild and Larkin for the Red Wings will be crucial. The goaltending matchup between Talbot/Gibson and Gustavsson/Wallstedt will also be a key factor in determining the outcome. Fans can expect a fast-paced, physical contest between these two Central Division rivals. For more NHL insights, check out NHL.com.
