Game Preview: Wild versus Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes return home for a two-game series at the Lenovo Center after a road trip to the northeast. They will face the Minnesota Wild followed by the Buffalo Sabres.

Carolina Hurricanes Recent Performance

On Tuesday, the Hurricanes secured a solid victory against the New York Rangers. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first goal as a Hurricane on the power play. Carolina controlled the second and third periods, allowing the Rangers only one shot in the final period. Pyotr Kochetkov made 26 saves for a shutout in his season debut despite a depleted defense.

Minnesota Wild Season Overview

The Wild were expected to be on the playoff bubble this season but have had a difficult start. After winning two of their first three games, Minnesota managed only one win in their last nine games through October. They broke a five-game losing streak with an overtime victory against Nashville on November 1 and followed up with another win on Tuesday.

Strengths and Key Players

The Wild's power play is a major strength, converting on 31.5% of opportunities—the third-best rate in the NHL.
Kirill Kaprizov leads the team; he is tied for ninth in NHL scoring with eight goals and 10 assists, ranking second in power play goals (5) and power play points (9).
Other key contributors with double-digit points include Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Marcus Johansson.

"Kirill Kaprizov is tied for ninth in the league in scoring, tallying eight goals and 10 assists so far this season. He is ranked second in power play goals (5) and points (9)."

The Hurricanes aim to build on their recent strong defensive and offensive efforts as they face this challenging Minnesota squad.

Author's summary: The Hurricanes look to continue their strong play at home against a Minnesota team that excels on the power play but has struggled early in the season.

Canes Country — 2025-11-06