Sat Mar 29 21:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Wild Host Devils in Rink Rock Finale
**SAINT PAUL, Minn.** – The Minnesota Wild (41-27-5, 87 points) face off against the New Jersey Devils (38-28-7, 83 points) tonight at the Xcel Energy Center in a highly anticipated matchup. This game marks the final Rink Rock concert of the season, featuring Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars performing two sets – one before the game and another during the first intermission.
The Wild are looking to avenge their 0-2 season series loss against the Devils. New Jersey secured wins of 4-3 and 5-3 earlier this season. While several Wild players, including Matt Boldy, Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton, and Marco Rossi, recorded two points each across the two games, the Devils’ Jesper Bratt led the scoring with seven points.
Minnesota enters the game fresh off a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, with goals from Jon Merrill, Freddy Gaudreau, and Boldy. Filip Gustavsson was strong in net, saving 28 of 30 shots.
The Wild’s lineup remains affected by injuries, with Declan Chisholm (lower body, two games missed), Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body, 16 games missed), and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body, 23 games missed) all sidelined. There have also been several recent roster moves, including the recall and reassignment of defenseman Cameron Crotty and forward Liam Öhgren, details of which can be found on wild.com/transactions.
Tonight’s game promises a thrilling atmosphere, combining the excitement of a crucial divisional matchup with the energy of the Rink Rock concert series finale. Puck drop is set for [Time of game].
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