Wild Tussle in the Desert: Minnesota Wild Face Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena
As the Minnesota Wild prepare to face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, fans can expect an intense battle on the ice. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 15th, will see a Wild team that has been showing a strong performance in recent matches.
Looking back at their past games, the Wild have demonstrated resilience and skill. In their latest encounter with the Boston Bruins, they secured a win with a score of 3-2. Their goaltending was impeccable with a save percentage rounding to 100 percent and they outperformed in hits and takeaways. Moreover, their powerplay opportunities were capitalized efficiently with one goal from five chances.
In an earlier game against the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota again emerged victorious after an overtime thriller that ended 4-3 in their favor. They exhibited offensive prowess by converting two out of six powerplay opportunities into goals and maintaining a shooting percentage of 17 percent.
The trend continued as they faced off away against Boston Bruins once more; this time clinching victory in overtime with four goals to three. Despite winning fewer faceoffs (38 percent), their goaltender saved an impressive 40 shots out of 43 – another testament to their defensive strength.
These statistics suggest that while faceoff wins may not be Minnesota's strongest suit, they compensate through solid defense and effective use of powerplays. Fans should watch for these key aspects as potential game-changers during this matchup.
The venue could also play its part; Mullett Arena is known for its unique atmosphere which might influence both teams' performances differently. However, given Minnesota's recent form – particularly on special teams – they are likely to adapt quickly and continue applying pressure where it counts most.
Fans eager to catch this exciting clash can tune into ESPN+ nationally or BSWI/BSN channels locally on February 15th at 02:30 AM UTC (February 14th at 9:30 PM local time).