The Carolina Hurricanes (23-13-2) are set to host the Minnesota Wild (24-11-4) in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup at the Lenovo Center on Saturday night.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive momentum, with the Wild having won their last two games while the Hurricanes are coming off a convincing 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.
The matchup features two of the NHL's most formidable defensive units, with Minnesota allowing just 2.69 goals per game (6th in NHL) and Carolina close behind at 2.76 goals against average (9th in NHL).
The Hurricanes' high-powered offense, led by Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho who have combined for 27 goals and 59 assists, will face a stern test against Filip Gustavsson, who has been outstanding with a .924 save percentage this season.
The Wild will have to overcome the absence of injured star Kirill Kaprizov, though Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi have stepped up admirably, combining for 28 goals and 36 assists this season.
Recent history between these teams has favored the road team, with the visitors winning the last two meetings, setting the stage for what could be another compelling chapter in this interconference rivalry.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Minnesota Wild: who will win?
For tonight's Carolina Hurricanes vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 62% chance of defeating the Hurricanes.
Pre-game probabilities
Minnesota Wild
Moneyline
Win %
62%
38%
Carolina Hurricanes
Minnesota Wild: 62% win probability
- Superior point accumulation (52 points in 39 games vs Hurricanes' 48 in 38)
- Better recent form (WWLWW vs Hurricanes' WLWLL)
- More consistent scoring (117 goals for in 39 games, 3.0 goals per game)
Carolina Hurricanes: 38% win probability
- Recent inconsistency (WLWLL in last 5 games)
- Lower points percentage (1.26 vs Wild's 1.33 points per game)
- Defensive struggles (107 goals against in 38 games, matching Wild's GA)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Minnesota Wild form
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
Carolina Hurricanes
33%
Minnesota Wild
67%
Feb 28, 2024
Minnesota Wild
2 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 21, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 5
Minnesota Wild
Jan 20, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 2
Minnesota Wild
Nov 20, 2022
Minnesota Wild
2 : 1
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 2, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes
1 : 3
Minnesota Wild
Feb 13, 2022
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
