Minnesota Wild Face Winnipeg Jets After Three Straight Losses

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild host the Winnipeg Jets tonight at Grand Casino Arena, looking to break a three-game losing streak. This is the first matchup of the season between the two teams, and the Wild will wear their new uniforms for the debut.

The Wild enter the game with a record of 3-5-2, while the Jets are currently 6-3-0, riding an eight-game winning streak against Minnesota dating back to last season. The last time these teams met, the Jets won three of four games, including a shutout victory.

Wild head coach John Hynes indicated that forward Mats Zuccarello, who has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, might return tonight, depending on his participation in warmups. Filip Gustavsson will start in goal for the Wild. Gustavsson holds a solid record of 4-2-1 against the Jets, boasting a goals-against average of 1.95 and a save percentage of .937.

Winnipeg has been effective this season, with Mark Scheifele leading the team with 13 points, including eight goals. Kyle Connor adds depth with 11 points, and the Jets’ power play has converted 29% of its chances. Connor Hellebuyck, the Jets’ goaltender, has a good lifetime record against the Wild, with a 15-10-2 mark.

The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fanduel Sports Network North and KFAN FM 100.3. Both teams hope to settle into a rhythm as the season progresses, making tonight’s matchup crucial for boosting morale.