Game Preview: Wild versus Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes Home Stand

The Carolina Hurricanes return to the Lenovo Center for a two-game home stand against Minnesota and Buffalo after a two-game road trip in the northeast. On Tuesday night, the Canes secured a key victory over the struggling New York Rangers.

"Nikolaj Ehlers netted his first goal as a Hurricane, and did so on the power play."

Carolina controlled the second and third periods, limiting New York to a single shot in the final period. Pyotr Kochetkov recorded a 26-save shutout in his season debut despite a weakened Hurricanes defense.

Minnesota Wild Season Overview

The Minnesota Wild were initially considered bubble playoff contenders but have faced difficulties early in the season. After winning two of their first three games, Minnesota managed only one win in nine games to finish October.

They snapped a five-game losing streak on November 1 and secured an overtime win against Nashville on Tuesday.

Minnesota's Power Play Strength

Minnesota's most notable strength is their power play, ranked third-best in the NHL, converting on 31.5% of opportunities. Their offense depends heavily on top performers, led by Kirill Kaprizov.

"Kaprizov is tied for ninth in the league in scoring, with eight goals and 10 assists so far this season."

He also ranks second in power play goals (5) and points (9).

Other key contributors with double-digit points include Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Marcus Johansson.

Author's summary: The Hurricanes focus on maintaining momentum at home while the Wild seek to overcome a rough start using their strong power play and key offensive players.

Canes Country — 2025-11-06