The Minnesota Wild at at the Pond, ready to take on the Anaheim Ducks for the third time this season. The previous two meetings were split, with a close 3-2 loss and closer 1-0 win.
Coming off a 4-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Wild’s lineup has been in flux due to the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Forwards Nick Bonino and Nico Sturm will be returning tonight after coming off the protocol list on Sunday.
The two teams are both heavy on defense, but the Wild match that with significant shot volume, unlike the Ducks. Expect another tight game.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in:
Lines
ANAHEIM DUCKS
Adam Henrique — Ryan Getzlaf — Troy Terry
Danton Heinen — Sam Steel — Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois — Isac Lundestrom — Rickard Rakell
Nicolas Deslauriers — Derek Grant — Carter Rowney
Hampus Lindholm — Kevin Shattenkirk
Cam Fowler — Jani Hakanpaa
Ben Hutton — Jacob Larsson
John Gibson
Ryan Miller
Expected Scratches: Vinni Lettieri
Injured Reserve: Josh Manson (oblique)
MINNESOTA WILD
Mats Zuccarello — Joel Eriksson Ek — Kevin Fiala
Jordan Greenway — Marcus Johansson — Marcus Foligno
Zach Parise — Nick Bjugstad — Kirill Kaprizov
Nico Sturm — Nick Bonino — Ryan Hartman
Ryan Suter — Calen Addison
Ian Cole — Jared Spurgeon
Dakota Mermis — Matt Dumba
Kaapo Kahkonen
Andrew Hammond
Expected Scratches: Matt Bartkowski, Louie Belpedio, Brad Hunt, Luke Johnson, Gerald Mayhew, Dereck Baribeau
Injured Reserve: Alex Stalock (upper body)
COVID-19 Protocol: Victor Rask, Jonas Brodin, Carson Soucy, Cam Talbot
How to Watch
Puck drop is at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Tonight’s game will be broadcast regionally on PRIME, Sportsnet, Fox Sports San Diego, Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin, as well as available to stream through NHL.tv.
Follow along in the comments for live updates and reactions throughout the game!