Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center

As the Minnesota Wild prepare to host the Anaheim Ducks at the Xcel Energy Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling NHL matchup. The Wild have been showcasing a strong performance on their home ice, with recent games indicating a trend of resilience and offensive prowess.

In their last game against the Boston Bruins, Minnesota secured a victory with 3 points to Boston's 2. The team demonstrated an ability to bounce back after trailing in the first period, ultimately securing the win through solid play that led to two goals in the second period and one in the third. Their goaltending was also commendable, saving 19 out of 21 shots for a save percentage of around 90 percent.

Prior to that game, Minnesota faced off against Montreal Canadiens at home and emerged victorious after an intense overtime battle that ended with 4 points for Minnesota against Montreal's 3. This game highlighted Minnesota's powerplay effectiveness as they capitalized on two out of six opportunities.

Another notable performance came during their visit to Boston where they managed an impressive win over the Bruins by scoring four goals while conceding three. The goaltender played a crucial role by saving an outstanding 40 out of 43 shots.

These past performances suggest that Minnesota is finding ways to win whether it’s through special teams or sheer shot volume. Their powerplay appears particularly potent recently which could be pivotal against Anaheim Ducks who will need to be wary of conceding penalties.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on January 28th at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ for internet streaming or BSN channel number 668 if watching from home territory; away fans can tune into BSW channel number 692 or BSWIX channel number 669-1 for television broadcasts.