US EditionMaple Leafs take road losing streak into matchup with the Wild
The Maple Leafs aim to end a six-game road losing streak against a Wild team with a 19-8-8 home record and strong scoring when netting three or more goals.
- On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeking to end a six-game road losing streak. This marks the second and final regular-season meeting between the teams.
- Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes signaled potential changes after a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday. Hynes said, "I think I'm going to look in the mirror," regarding inconsistent game starts.
- Veteran forward William Nylander will help offset the loss of Auston Matthews for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coach Craig Berube said, "We are going to lean on him, among other guys," after a 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
- Minnesota likely will turn to goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, who holds a 14-6-6 record this season. Toronto may counter with Anthony Stolarz, who is 7-9-3 with a 3.40 GAA.
- The Wild maintain a 38-17-12 record overall, while the Maple Leafs carry a-22 scoring differential after allowing 232 goals this season. Both teams seek to improve their standings as the playoff race intensifies.
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