The Minnesota Wild announced on April 22 its projected lineup for Game Three against the Dallas Stars at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. The team returns home with the series tied at one game each after playing in Dallas.
This matchup is important as both teams look to gain an advantage in the playoff series. The outcome of tonight’s game could play a key role in determining which team advances further.
Head Coach John Hynes said that Yakov Trenin and Mats Zuccarello will be game-time decisions, meaning their participation will be determined just before the puck drops. The projected forward lines include Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy on the top line; Marcus Johansson, Ryan Hartman, and Vladimir Tarasenko on the second; Marcus Foligno, Danila Yurov, and Bobby Brink on the third; and Nick Foligno, Nico Sturm, and Michael McCarron rounding out the fourth line. Defense pairings are expected to feature Quinn Hughes with Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin with Jared Spurgeon, and Jake Middleton with Zach Bogosian. Goaltenders Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson are listed as available for tonight’s contest.
The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Central Time at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Fans can watch live coverage through FanDuel Sports North or ESPN or listen via KFAN radio.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup with potential lineup changes pending last-minute decisions about player health or readiness, observers anticipate a closely contested battle that could influence momentum for either side moving forward.