Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center

As the Minnesota Wild prepare to host the Nashville Predators at the Xcel Energy Center, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming NHL game. The Wild have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games, which could make for an unpredictable match.

In their last three games at home, Minnesota has had varied success. They secured a win against the Dallas Stars in a tight shootout decision, demonstrating resilience and an ability to maintain composure under pressure. However, they faced defeat against the Colorado Avalanche despite outshooting them significantly. This suggests that while creating scoring opportunities is one of their strengths, capitalizing on those chances has been inconsistent.

The game against the Florida Panthers was another close call with Minnesota taking it to a shootout but ultimately falling short. One notable trend is that Minnesota's goaltending has been solid with save percentages above 95 percent across these matches – an encouraging sign for fans hoping for a strong defensive performance.

Faceoffs have been another area where Minnesota has excelled recently; they've won more than half of their faceoffs in two out of three past games. This control over puck possession could be crucial against Nashville.

However, penalties have been a concern as well; accumulating penalty minutes can disrupt momentum and provide opponents with opportunities on powerplays. The Wild will need to play disciplined hockey while maintaining their aggressive edge if they want to come out on top.

With these trends in mind, fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory at the Xcel Energy Center – known for its vibrant atmosphere that often acts as a seventh player for the home side.

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 19th at 7:00 PM local time (UTC). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or BSN and BSWI locally.