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Wild Look To Extend Winning Streak Against Jets As Calvin Pickard Makes Minnesota Debut

The Minnesota Wild will look for their fourth consecutive victory Tuesday night when they visit the Winnipeg Jets, with Calvin Pickard set to make his first start in a Wild uniform.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:22 PM
Wild Look To Extend Winning Streak Against Jets As Calvin Pickard Makes Minnesota Debut
Key Things to Know
  • Minnesota seeks to extend its three-game winning streak as Calvin Pickard makes his Wild debut against Winnipeg.
  • Stuart Skinner will start in goal for the Jets, while defenseman Josh Morrissey remains out injured.
  • The Wild currently lead the NHL in both power-play percentage and penalty-kill efficiency.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night aiming to extend their three-game winning streak. Goaltender Calvin Pickard is slated to make his Minnesota debut against his hometown club, giving Jesper Wallstedt his first rest of the season. Winnipeg will counter in net with starting goaltender Stuart Skinner.

Minnesota enters the contest leading the NHL in both power-play and penalty-kill efficiency, supported by an active six-game point streak from defenseman Quinn Hughes. Winnipeg will be without defenseman Josh Morrissey due to a wrist injury, relying on top scorers Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele.

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