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Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 29, 2024

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Oct 29, 2024 9:11 AM
On Tuesday, October 29, the scorching-hot Minnesota Wild (5-1-2) travel to PPG Paints Arena to take on the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins (3-6-1), who are looking to snap their current losing streak. The Wild, led by their impressive 4-1-1 road record, aim to extend their winning ways, while the Penguins hope to turn their season around on their home ice.
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Wild vs Penguins statistics

Stat Wild Penguins
Goals For per Game 3.63 3.00
Goals Against per Game 2.50 4.20
Shots per Game 27.3 31.2
Shots Against per Game 28.5 35.0
Power Play Goals 8 6
Power Play Goals Against 4 5
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 32 71
Power Play Percentage 30.8 20.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 73.3 82.1

Pittsburgh Penguins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 @ Vancouver Canucks L 4-3
10/25/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-0
10/22/24 @ Calgary Flames L 4-3 SO
10/20/24 @ Winnipeg Jets L 6-3
10/18/24 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 4-1

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/26/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 7-5
10/24/24 @ Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-2
10/22/24 @ Florida Panthers W 5-1
10/19/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-1
10/15/24 @ St. Louis Blues W 4-1

Wild vs Penguins predictions

As the Minnesota Wild square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins, all eyes will likely be on Kirill Kaprizov, who has started the season on fire. With 4 goals and a whopping 11 assists, Kaprizov isn't just a threat every time he hits the ice; he's a playmaker who consistently sets up his teammates for success. Given his current form, expect him to be a crucial factor in this matchup. He's shown a knack for finding the back of the net against struggling teams, and with Pittsburgh's recent defensive woes, he might just have a field day.

Switching gears to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin seems poised to make a significant impact. With 11 assists and a total of 14 points this season, Malkin's vision and passing are just what the Penguins need to potentially disrupt the Wild's rhythm. Alongside him, Rickard Rakell, who also boasts 4 goals, will need to capitalize on any chances created. The Penguins' success may hinge on this duo's ability to penetrate Minnesota's defense and convert plays into points, especially with the team looking to snap a losing streak.

Considering the current dynamics, the Minnesota Wild appear to have the upper hand in this encounter, especially when looking at both teams’ recent performances. Minnesota's offensive depth, spearheaded by Kaprizov, combined with their solid road record this season, suggests they might be too much for the Penguins to handle in their current form. Unless Pittsburgh can significantly tighten their defense and Malkin and Rakell exceed expectations, expect Minnesota to extend Pittsburgh’s streak of frustrations.

Pittsburgh Penguins injuries

  • Bryan Rust (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Cody Glass (C): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Nedeljkovic (G): Day-To-Day
  • Vasily Ponomarev (C): Injured Reserve
  • Blake Lizotte (C): Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Jared Spurgeon (D): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Hartman (RW): Out
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Day-To-Day
  • Marcus Johansson (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Declan Chisholm (D): Day-To-Day

Wild vs Penguins game info

Venue PPG Paints Arena
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

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