Minnesota faces a blue-line crisis as David Spacek enters the lineup for injured captain Jared Spurgeon, while NHL goal-leader Kirill Kaprizov hunts a fourth consecutive victory.
The Minnesota Wild host the New York Islanders at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night, aiming to extend their winning streak to four games. Minnesota enters the contest with a 9-3-2 record, while New York arrives at 6-4-2 following a shootout win against Nashville. The goaltending matchup features Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt facing New York's Ilya Sorokin.
Minnesota will navigate defensive adjustments without captain Jared Spurgeon, who is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. David Spacek returns to the lineup on the third pairing, while Quinn Hughes joins Jonas Brodin on the top unit. Offensively, the Wild continue to lean on NHL goal-scoring leader Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 14 goals through 14 games.
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