Wild vs Senators predictions
As the Minnesota Wild head to the Canadian Tire Centre, all eyes are on their ability to maintain their impressive road record. Even without their key player, Kirill Kaprizov, due to a lower body surgery, the team has shown resilience. With Kaprizov leading in goals, assists, and points before his injury, the Wild need other players to step up. Keep an eye on the likes of Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello, who have been pivotal in past games. The depth of their roster has been their saving grace this season, and their capability to adapt might just keep the momentum alive against the Senators.
Speaking of the Ottawa Senators, they're not without their own injury issues. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, who have been absolute dynamite for them, are both listed as day-to-day. Tkachuk's aggressive playing style and Stutzle's playmaking abilities have been central to the Senators' offense. Should they recover in time, they can be game-changers. The Senators hold a lead in the regular season series against the Wild, and they'll be relying on their strong home record to bolster their chances. If these two can hit the ice, they'll certainly be a thorn in Minnesota's side.
Predicting the winner of this intense clash? It's not an easy task. Without Kaprizov, the Wild will have to rely on their depth and road prowess, while the Senators need Tkachuk and Stutzle firing on all cylinders. It's a game that could go either way, but if I had to put my money somewhere, I’d say the Senators have a slight edge, thanks to their home ice advantage and the form they've shown earlier in their matchup. What do you think? Are the Wild wild enough to pull this one off? Or will the Senators prove to be unyielding at home?
