Stars vs. Wild March 21: Injured Players and Game Updates The Minnesota Wild (39-19-12) face the Dallas Stars (43-15-10) in a matchup at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, March 21, at 4 p.m. ET. The game will feature several key players sidelined due to injuries, including Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, who is listed as day-to-day. The Stars’ injury report includes multiple notable absences, with four players ruled out for the contest. For the Stars, center Tyler Seguin is out for the season, while right wing Mikko Rantanen and center Radek Faksa are also sidelined. Center Roope Hintz, another key forward, is also unavailable. The Wild’s injury list includes left wing Marcus Foligno, who is out for the season, and center Joel Eriksson Ek, who is expected to return soon. Kaprizov, a critical offensive threat, is listed as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to the Wild’s lineup. The matchup pits the Wild, who have a strong record of 39-19-12, against the Stars, with a 43-15-10 record. Both teams have shown resilience in recent weeks, but the absence of key players could impact their performance. The game will be closely watched for how the teams adapt to their injuries, particularly with the Stars’ depth in the forward lines and the Wild’s reliance on their top scorers. The contest will be played at Grand Casino Arena, a venue known for its electric atmosphere. Fans will be eager to see how the teams manage their rosters and whether the injured players can return in time for future games. The outcome of this matchup could have implications for both teams’ playoff prospects, given the tight competition in the Western Conference. As the teams prepare for the game, the focus remains on their ability to adjust to the challenges posed by their injury situations.#minnesota_wild #dallas_stars #kirill_kaprizov #tyler_seguin #mikko_rantanen
The light at the end of the tunnel is here What initially seemed like an easy path for the Minnesota Wild against teams outside the playoff picture has turned into a challenging stretch. After a 19-game point streak against a single opponent, the team faced setbacks, losing all but one game in a recent home-and-home series against Chicago. The loss to the Blackhawks on March 19 ended their longest streak against one team in franchise history. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Nico Sturm downplayed the significance, noting that teams not in the playoff race often prove tougher to beat. “Those are our bars that we beat those teams, and we’re not kind of not passing that bar right now,” he said. The Wild now face a formidable challenge in the form of the Dallas Stars, the hottest team in the NHL. The Stars have dominated the Central Division, posting a 15-1-1 record since January 23 and averaging nearly four goals per game. The Wild, known for their ability to handle top competition, have a history of defeating high-profile teams, including two wins over Colorado and all three games against Vegas. Facing the Stars provides a crucial test, as the team aims to prove itself against elite opponents. However, the Wild face internal challenges. Key players like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are sidelined due to injuries, with Kaprizov missing the rematch against Chicago after a previous game and Eriksson Ek out following a hit from Quinn Hughes. Captain Jared Spurgeon emphasized the team’s depth, stating that while the absence of key players is a setback, the roster remains strong. “We have guys that are filling roles, and we have a great team with whoever’s in,” he said.#minnesota_wild #dallas_stars #nico_sturm #kirill_kaprizov #jared_spurgeon
