Thu Mar 13 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rangers Face Wild in Crucial Matchup Amidst Four-Game Skid
**Saint Paul, MN** – The New York Rangers, currently mired in a four-game losing streak, face a critical matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul. The game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season and holds significant playoff implications for the Rangers, who are battling for a postseason berth.
Rangers defenseman William Borgen acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, “We’re in a playoff fight right now. We’re battling for every point… You’re going to go through these droughts, but we’ve got to string along some wins.”
The Wild, coming off a shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche, will look to continue their momentum. However, Minnesota has struggled offensively lately, scoring two goals or fewer in seven of their last eight games. Defenseman Jake Middleton noted, “Goals have been hard to come by, so stingy defense is what we’ve got working for us.”
The Rangers will likely choose between goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and newly extended Jonathan Quick (signed to a one-year, $1.55 million contract on Wednesday). The Wild will counter with either Filip Gustavsson or Marc-Andre Fleury in net.
Offensively, the Rangers are led by Artemi Panarin (68 points) and Mika Zibanejad (48 points), while the Wild’s top scorers are Matt Boldy (55 points) and Marco Rossi (53 points). Wild coach John Hynes expressed confidence in Boldy’s continued contribution despite a recent scoring slump, praising his competitiveness and overall play. The game promises a tight contest between two teams with contrasting recent offensive performances but similar playoff aspirations.
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