The Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders aim to get back on track as they face off at UBS Arena in New York. Below are the projected lineups compiled from NHL.com staff writers and independent correspondents.
Scratched: David Jiricek, Danila Yurov, Tyler Pitlick
Injured: Nico Sturm (back), Zach Bogosian (lower body)
"Wallstedt is expected to start after Gustavsson made 21 saves against the Hurricanes."
"Zuccarello could make his season debut after missing the first 15 games due to a lower-body injury."
The Wild had no morning skate after a close 4–3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The matchup marks a chance for both teams to rebound and build momentum in their respective divisions.
Author’s Summary: Both Minnesota and New York enter this game seeking consistency, with Wallstedt projected to start and Zuccarello possibly returning to the lineup.