The Minnesota Wild announced on April 28 its projected lineup as the team prepares to face the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their playoff series. The game is set to take place at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central Time.
This matchup is crucial as both teams look to gain an advantage in the series. The Wild’s projected forward lines include Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman, and Mats Zuccarello; Marcus Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy; Vladimir Tarasenko, Michael McCarron, and Bobby Brink; along with Marcus Foligno, Nico Sturm, and Nick Foligno.
On defense, the pairings are 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.
Fans can watch the game on FanDuel Sports North or ESPN2 or listen via KFAN radio. According to the team announcement, this lineup is a projection and may change before game time.
The outcome of tonight’s match will determine which team takes a lead in this tightly contested series.