The Minnesota Wild will face the Ottawa Senators this Saturday in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams are looking to secure valuable points as the season progresses. The Wild hold a record of 17 wins, 9 losses, and 5 overtime losses, while the Senators are at 14 wins, 12 losses, and 4 overtime losses.
Recent Trade Highlights
A significant development for the Wild occurred on Friday with a blockbuster trade with the Vancouver Canucks. They acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes, a notable addition to their lineup. Although Hughes will not participate in Saturday’s game, he is expected to make his debut on Sunday against the Boston Bruins.
Injury Updates
Jonas Brodin is a key player whose status for this weekend remains uncertain due to an upper-body injury. Coach John Hynes stated that Brodin is questionable for both games. Meanwhile, Matt Kiersted and David Jiricek have been recalled, with one set to play in place of the recently traded Zeev Buium if Brodin is unavailable.
Projected Lineups
Here are the projected lineups for both teams:
| Team | Forward Lines | Defense Pairings | Starting Goaltender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild |
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Filip Gustavsson |
| Senators |
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Linus Ullmark |
Injuries and Scratches
In addition to Brodin’s injury, the Wild will also be without Jake Middleton and Mats Zuccarello, both on injured reserve. The Senators are dealing with injuries to Thomas Chabot, Shane Pinto, and Lars Eller. Additionally, Dennis Gilbert will be scratched for the evening.
Game Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the game on Fanduel Sports Network North. The commentary team includes play-by-play announcer Anthony LaPanta, color analyst Alex Stalock, and reporter Kevin Gorg. For those preferring radio, the game will air on KFAN FM 100.3 with Joe O’Donnell calling the play and Tom Reid providing analysis.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates on the Wild vs. Senators matchup and more insights into the NHL season.
