4 key storylines for the Montreal Canadiens in tough matchup against the Wild

The Montreal Canadiens face a challenging test on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild as they seek their third consecutive victory. With recently inducted Hall of Famer Carey Price attending, Montreal must resolve a goaltending rotation question between Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes ahead of a demanding schedule. Meanwhile, defenseman Lane Hutson enters the matchup carrying a five-game point streak, facing off against Minnesota's high-scoring blueliner Quinn Hughes.

A major focus will be Montreal's struggling penalty kill, which has conceded a power-play goal in five straight games. The Canadiens face a Wild team boasting a 26.9% power-play conversion rate. Additionally, Brandon Croce notes that securing an early lead could prove decisive, as the Wild remain winless on the road when conceding first.