As the Wild prepare to face the Mammoth, both teams have announced their projected lineups for the anticipated matchup. The game is set for 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on various local networks, including FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, Utah16, KSTP, and SN360.
Projected Lineups for the Wild and Mammoth
Wild Projected Lineup
- Kirill Kaprizov — Ryan Hartman — Mats Zuccarello
- Marcus Johansson — Joel Eriksson Ek — Matt Boldy
- Yakov Trenin — Danila Yurov — Vladimir Tarasenko
- Marcus Foligno — Nico Sturm — Vinnie Hinostroza
Defensive Pairings
- Quinn Hughes — Brock Faber
- Jacob Middleton — Jared Spurgeon
- Daemon Hunt — Zach Bogosian
Goaltenders
- Jesper Wallstedt
- Filip Gustavsson
Scratched players for the Wild include Ben Jones and Matt Kiersted. Jonas Brodin is listed as injured due to a lower-body issue.
Mammoth Projected Lineup
- Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — Lawson Crouse
- Jack McBain — Logan Cooley — Dylan Guenther
- JJ Peterka — Barrett Hayton — Kailer Yamamoto
- Alexander Kerfoot — Kevin Stenlund — Michael Carcone
Defensive Pairings
- Mikhail Sergachev — Sean Durzi
- Nate Schmidt — John Marino
- Ian Cole — Nick DeSimone
Goaltenders
- Karel Vejmelka
- Vitek Vanecek
The Mammoth will have Olli Maatta, Liam O’Brien, and Brandon Tanev scratched. Currently, there are no injuries reported for the team.
Game Status Report
The Wild did not hold a morning skate following their recent 5-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche. Conversely, the Mammoth conducted an optional morning practice. Coach Andre Tourigny indicated that there will be game-time decisions regarding the lineup.
Fans eagerly await the showdown as the Wild and Mammoth look to maximize their performance in this crucial match.
