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(10-12-26) Wild Vs Golden Knights: Game Preview, Line Combinations

The Minnesota Wild (3-1-1) head to Grand Casino Arena on Monday night to face the hot Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-0), looking to extend their recent momentum after a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Minnesota has dominated Vegas in their last three meetings, including all three games this season, and boasts a strong 16-11-4 all-time record against the expansion franchise.

However, the Golden Knights have shown no signs of slowing down, winning five of their first six games, with standout offensive production from Jack Eichel (12 points in six games), Mark Stone (7 points), and Tomas Hertl (5 points). Minnesota’s attack has been led by Kirill Kaprizov, who has scored eight points in five games, including a hat trick and a four-point performance against Florida.

Kaprizov is tied for the NHL lead in goals and has scored in five straight games, while also holding a career edge against Vegas with 17 points in 19 matchups. Defenseman Quinn Hughes has also been a key contributor, recording seven points in five games and earning at least one point in each contest.

The Wild’s special teams have been a major factor, ranking tied for second in the NHL with a 37.5% power-play conversion rate and a 94.1% penalty-kill success rate, while goalie Jesper Wallstedt (1.78 GAA, .936 save percentage) has been solid in net. Minnesota will look to continue their strong start, though injuries to Brock Faber, Marcus Foligno, and Nick Foligno could impact their lineup, with Zach Bogosian expected to return from injury.

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