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Wild Seek First Win Against Sharks on Road Trip

SAN JOSE, CA – The Minnesota Wild (24-10-6) face the San Jose Sharks (19-17-3) today at 3:00 PM as their seven-game road trip continues. Minnesota aims to break their losing streak against the Sharks, having dropped both previous matchups this season in overtime at home (6-5 and 2-1). Despite those losses, the Wild have a strong record against San Jose, earning points in nine consecutive games (7-0-2).

Coach John Hynes has not yet announced the starting goalie. Both Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have faced the Sharks this season, with Wallstedt allowing six goals in a loss and Gustavsson allowing two in another loss. Recent goalie rotation suggests Wallstedt may get the nod.

Key Stats:

  • Yakov Trenin leads the NHL with 197 hits, a franchise record through 40 games.
  • Gustavsson boasts a 6-0-1 record in his last seven starts, with a 1.71 goals-against average and .931 save percentage.
  • Wallstedt is strong on the road, with a 5-1-1 record, a 1.87 goals-against average, .931 save percentage, and two shutouts.

Minnesota sits third in the NHL with 54 points and is 21-4-3 since November 1st. However, the Sharks are on a two-game winning streak and are 6-4-0 in their last ten games. Keep an eye on Sharks forward Colin Graf, with five goals in his last five games. And watch out for Macklin Celebrini, with nine points in his last five games and one goal and four assists against the Wild in two games this year.

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