NHL Playoff Chase: Wild Targets Win Over Sharks in Key Western Showdown

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild, positioned sixth in the Central Division, are set to clash with the San Jose Sharks, who sit eighth in the Pacific Division.

The Sharks have posted a season record of 19 wins, 51 losses, and 9 ties, in contrast to Minnesota's record of 37 wins, 32 losses, and 10 ties. At home, the Sharks have secured 11 wins, 24 losses, and 5 ties, whereas the Wild have achieved 17 wins, 18 losses, and 4 ties in away games.

This matchup marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Wild coming out on top in the last encounter with a score of 3-1. San Jose's standout players include Filip Zadina, who has netted 13 goals and made 10 assists, and William Eklund, contributing five goals and seven assists in recent games. From Minnesota's side, Joel Eriksson Ek shines with 31 goals and 31 assists, alongside Kirill Kaprizov, who has tallied six goals and seven assists in recent performances.

Over the past 10 games, the Sharks have averaged 2.5 goals and 4.1 assists, accruing 12.1 penalty minutes, while the Wild have managed an average of 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, and have faced 13.3 penalty minutes.

Both teams are navigating through injuries, with San Jose missing players such as Alexander Barabanov, Ty Emberson, Matt Benning, Filip Zadina, Vitek Vanecek, and Logan Couture. On Minnesota's end, Jared Spurgeon, Sam Hentges, Mats Zuccarello, Frederick Gaudreau, and Marcus Foligno are sidelined due to injuries.

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