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 |