Minnesota Wild Clash with Arizona Coyotes at Xcel Energy Center

As the Minnesota Wild prepare to host the Arizona Coyotes at the Xcel Energy Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on home ice. The upcoming match scheduled for January 14th promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the standings.

The Wild have shown a strong performance in their past games, securing victories that demonstrate their resilience and ability to close out games. In a thrilling encounter against the Boston Bruins, they managed a narrow win with a final score of 3-2. Their offensive play was commendable, managing 35 shots on goal and converting three of those into scores. The powerplay unit capitalized on one of five opportunities while goaltending was solid with a save percentage hovering around 90 percent.

Another notable victory came against the Montreal Canadiens in an overtime showdown where Minnesota emerged victorious with four goals from 24 shots, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of approximately 17 percent. The powerplay contributed significantly by scoring two goals during six chances.

However, it wasn't just offense where Minnesota excelled; defensively they were robust too. Against Boston Bruins away from home, despite facing an onslaught of 43 shots, they held firm and only conceded three goals thanks to exceptional goaltending that boasted a save percentage near 93 percent.

These statistics suggest that Minnesota is finding ways to win through both offensive firepower and defensive solidity - key attributes that could prove decisive against Arizona Coyotes at Xcel Energy Center.

Fans can catch this intriguing matchup live on ESPN+ or BSN for local viewers or BSWIX for those following from away territories. Don't miss out as puck drop is set for January 14th at Xcel Energy Center – where every check counts and every shot could be the difference-maker!