The upcoming NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Utah Hockey Club is set to be an exciting matchup. The game will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Team Standings and Recent Performance
- Minnesota Wild: The Wild currently hold a 34-20-4 record, placing them in the third seed in the Central Division. They have been performing well recently, winning six of their last ten games, including a recent 4-3 overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
- Utah Hockey Club: The Utah Hockey Club has a 26-24-9 record, sitting in the fifth seed in the Central Division. They have been performing well at home with a three-game home winning streak. Utah has won its last two contests by identical 2-1 scores, including a recent victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Key Players to Watch
- Minnesota Wild:
- Kirill Kaprizov: Leading the team with 23 goals and 52 points, despite dealing with a lower-body injury that has kept him sidelined for several games.
- Matt Boldy: Contributing 21 goals and 30 assists for a total of 51 points.
- Marco Rossi: Adding 21 goals and 29 assists for a total of 50 points.
- Utah Hockey Club:
- Clayton Keller: Leading the team with 21 goals and 43 assists for a total of 64 points. Keller is on a five-game point streak.
- Dylan Guenther: Contributing five goals and four assists over the past ten games.
- Lawson Crouse: Scoring the game-winner in the recent victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Injury Updates
- Minnesota Wild: Kirill Kaprizov has been dealing with a lower-body injury and has only been available for three games since Christmas. Center Joel Eriksson Ek suffered a lower-body injury during practice and could miss an extended period.
- Utah Hockey Club: No significant injuries reported for the upcoming game.
Game Analysis
Both teams are in different stages of their respective seasons. The Wild are battling for a top spot in the Central Division and have been performing well recently. The Utah Hockey Club, on the other hand, is fighting for a wild card spot and has been performing well at home. The Wild have a slight edge with their recent performance and the strong play of key players like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. The Utah Hockey Club will need strong performances from Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther, as well as solid goaltending from Karel Vejmelka, to overcome their recent struggles.
Minnesota Wild 5.5
Utah Hockey Club – 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 26, 2025
