On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, the Minnesota Wild will face off against the Anaheim Ducks for the second time in the 2021 season. Here are the details below.
Game Details: Anaheim Ducks vs. @Minnesota Wild, 5:00 P.M. BSN, ESPN+. Xcel Energy Center.
Outlook: Anaheim Ducks Starting Roster/Line Structure
Line 1:
LW: Adam Henrique C :Trevor Zegras RW: Richard Rakell
LD Hampus Lindholm RD Jamie Drysdale
Line 2:
LW Maxime Comtois C Ryan Getzlaf RW Troy Terry
LD Cam Fowler RD Josh Manson
Line 3:
LW: Sam Steel C: Isac Lundstrom RW: Jakob Silfverberg
LD: Josh Mahura RD: Kevin Shattenkirk
Line 4:
LW: Nicolas Desaluriers C: Benoit-Oliver Grioux RW: Derek Grant
Starting Goalie: Anthony Stolarz
Analysis: In the first game, the Anaheim Ducks narrowly lost by a goal from Marcus Foligno that slid through the legs of Anthony Stolarz. A goal by Jakob SIlverberg in the 2nd period , along with 41 saves from Stolarz, kept the Anaheim Ducks in the game well into the 3rd period. The Anaheim Ducks had plenty of opportunities on powerplays to even out the score, but failed to do so against the Wild defense. The Anaheim Ducks will need to capitalize on their powerplay opportunities, along with taking pressure off Stolarz, in order for them to have a chance at victory against the Minnesota Wild
Outlook: Minnesota Wild Starting Lineup/Line Structure
Forwards
Line 1:
LW: Krill Kaprizov C: Joel Erikkson EK RW: Mats Zuccarello
Line 2:
LW: Jordan Greenway C: Ryan Hartmann RW: Marcus Foligno
Line 3:
LW: Brandon Duhaime C: Fredrick Gradeau RW: Kevin Fiala
Line 4:
LW: Victor Rask C: Nick Strum RW: Nick Bjugstad
Defensman
Line 1:
LD: Alex Goligoski RD: Jared Spurgeon
Line 2:
LD: Jonas Brodin RD: Matt Dumba
Line 3:
LD: Jon Merrill RD: Dimitry Kulikov
Starting Gaolie: Cam Talbot
Analysis: During the first game against Anaheim, the Minnesota Wild won narrowly in a late 3rd period goal by Marcus Foligno that gave them a 2 to 1 victory. While solid playing from Talbot and Fiala certainty helped, the Wild will need to limit rebound opportunities and continue to remain tough on powerplay kills. The Minnesota Wild certainly come in as favorites however, as they have one of the most high-powered offenses in the NHL to start the season. Ultimately, it is still incredibly early in the season, and both teams will be hungry for a win.
Make sure to tune in on Bally Sports Network(BSN) or ESPN Plus to watch this game live.