Wed Dec 04 01:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Wild Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Canucks

**ST. PAUL, Minn.** – Riding high after a thrilling overtime victory against the Nashville Predators, the Minnesota Wild (16-4-4, 36 points) host the Vancouver Canucks (13-7-3, 29 points) tonight at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild, currently leading the Central Division, are looking to extend their winning ways against a Canucks team sitting third in the Pacific Division.

Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win against Nashville saw defenseman Jared Spurgeon score the game-winner just one minute into the extra period.

The two teams have a history, with Minnesota holding a 50-38-15 all-time record against Vancouver, including a 29-18-6 mark at the Xcel Energy Center. Their season series was a rollercoaster: Vancouver took the opener, but Minnesota won the next two, including a memorable 10-7 victory in Saint Paul that set franchise records for goals in a game and goals in a single period (seven in the third). That high-scoring affair saw Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each tally six points, while Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello contributed four apiece. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson had a mixed series, while Marc-André Fleury earned a relief win.

For Vancouver, J.T. Miller led the scoring in the season series with four points, while Brock Boeser and Pius Suter each added three. Teddy Blueger scored two goals. Casey DeSmith manned the net for Vancouver in the series, recording one shutout.

Tonight’s game promises to be another exciting chapter in the Wild-Canucks rivalry. For updated transactions and further details on tonight’s matchup, visit wild.com.

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