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Minnesota Wild Host Anaheim Ducks in First Game of Back-to-Back Weekend

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild (7-7-4) are set to face the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Grand Casino Arena, kicking off a crucial back-to-back weekend that will also see them host the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Wild have had success against the Ducks this season, sweeping their three-game series with scores of 5-2, 5-1, and 3-2. Kirill Kaprizov led the charge with six points (3 goals, 3 assists) in the series, followed closely by Marco Rossi (3 goals, 2 assists) and Matt Boldy (2 goals, 3 assists), who each had five points. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted an impressive 1.68 Goals Against Average and a .942 Save Percentage in his two wins against Anaheim.

The Ducks (11-5-1) will be looking to avenge those earlier losses, with Mason McTavish leading their offense with two points in the season series. Goaltending has been a challenge for Anaheim, with both Lukas Dostal and John Gibson seeing action against the Wild.

The Wild are currently dealing with injuries to Zach Bogosian (lower body), Jake Middleton (illness), and Nico Sturm (upper body).

Tonight’s game marks the first of a challenging weekend for the Wild as they look to climb in the standings.

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