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Minnesota’s 12-game points streak ended Thursday in a 4-1 loss to Calgary. Their pace and execution fell behind early. Their structure slipped. Their compete level could not match previous weeks. Yakov Trenin scored their lone goal. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, but Minnesota never found rhythm.
John Hynes called the loss their least competitive outing in weeks. Minnesota enters Vancouver with a road record of 7-5-1 and aims to restore the standard they built during their 10-0-2 run. They beat Vancouver 5-2 on Nov. 1, snapping a five-game skid. They seek a similar response Saturday.
Vancouver’s struggles continued Friday in a 4-1 loss to Utah. Arshdeep Bains scored. Kevin Lankinen stopped 14 shots. The Canucks have one regulation win in their last eight. Their home record sits at 3-8-1. Their effort remains strong, but results lag behind their possession stretches.
Elias Pettersson emphasized belief in their group, but their consistency remains a major challenge.
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Minnesota should draw support based on form, defensive metrics and Vancouver’s home record.
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Vancouver’s 4-1 loss to Utah reflected their season pattern. They generated looks but failed to convert. Their last eight games produced a 1-6-1 record. Their home struggles continue. Their transition game creates chances, but their finishing remains inconsistent.
Kiefer Sherwood leads with 12 goals. Pettersson continues creating play with eight goals and 14 assists. Their forecheck remains active, but their slot protection breaks down at key moments. Nikita Tolopilo likely starts. He is 1-1-0 with a 3.56 GAA. Vancouver needs early stability to settle into structure.
Their ability to control puck movement through the neutral zone and support their defense determines whether they can manage Minnesota’s pace.
Minnesota enters this matchup off a rare off-night. Their details slipped in Calgary. Their pressure faded. Their puck support lacked the timing that defined their run. Hynes expects an immediate response. Their road form remains solid. Their defensive identity holds strong when their layers stay tight.
Kirill Kaprizov leads with 17 goals and 31 points. His pace drives Minnesota’s attack. Gustavsson likely starts. He is 7-8-3 with a 2.76 GAA. He owns a 6-3-1 career record against Vancouver with strong underlying numbers.
Minnesota’s ability to reestablish their structure, regain puck pressure and limit turnovers shapes this matchup.
Minnesota reports no new major injuries entering Saturday.
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Minnesota’s loss Thursday should create urgency and focus. Their defensive identity, scoring depth and goaltending edges give them control against a struggling Vancouver group. Vancouver generates chances but continues failing to convert at key moments.
Projected score: Wild 4, Canucks 2
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Total Lean: Under (pending final number)
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