Minnesota Wild Face Winnipeg Jets in Key NHL Matchup Tonight

WINNIPEG, MB. — The Minnesota Wild will take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre. The matchup features two teams heading in different directions, with the Wild looking to extend their winning ways.

Currently, the Wild sit third in the Western Conference with a record of 22-10-6, amassing 50 points. In contrast, the Jets are struggling, positioned 14th in the same conference with a record of 15-17-3, totaling 33 points.

The Wild have been in good form, entering the game after the holiday break. Meanwhile, the Jets have only won two of their last ten games, resulting in increased pressure to turn their performance around.

Goalie Jesper Wallstedt, who has been impressive this season with a 10-2-2 record, will start for Minnesota. Wallstedt has a 2.10 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage, leading the NHL in both shutouts and save percentage. He previously recorded a shutout against the Jets this season.

On the other side of the net, Connor Hellebuyck returns from injury, sporting a 9-8-2 record and a 2.48 goals-against average this season for the Jets. Hellebuyck is known for his strong performances, having saved 33 out of 35 shots in the previous meeting against Minnesota.

Both teams are eager to showcase their strengths as they look to secure vital points in the competitive Western Conference.