Roster Rundown
Minnesota Wild enters this matchup with a roster packed with talent, starting with Jon Merrill, who’s been a rock on defense, logging crucial minutes and steadying the back line. Keep an eye on Matthew Boldy, the emerging forward with a knack for finding the back of the net; he's got 25 goals this season. Marco Rossi continues to develop his playmaking skills, leading with slick assists and smart puck movement. Then there’s Marc-Andre Fleury, the veteran goalie who's been between the pipes, bringing invaluable experience and racking up a .917 save percentage. Notably absent from the roster is Ryan Hartman, sidelined with an injury, and Filip Gustavsson, missing this clash due to personal reasons.
On the
San Jose Sharks side, Tyler Toffoli stands out with his scoring prowess, tallying 30 goals, making him a threat every time he hits the ice. Luke Kunin, a versatile forward, has been instrumental in both ends, showing his two-way play. Alexandar Georgiev, guarding the crease, boasts a respectable .915 save percentage, providing stability in net. Defensive stalwart Mario Ferraro has been a key presence, delivering solid hits and blocking shots. Missing from the lineup are William Eklund, out with a lower-body injury, and Nikolai Kovalenko, who’s out of action for personal reasons.
Head-to-Head
In their last three encounters,
San Jose Sharks edged out
Minnesota Wild 3-2 on April 5, 2024. Prior to that, Minnesota pulled a win, 4-1, on March 15, 2024. Going further back, Minnesota again triumphed over San Jose 5-3 on February 10, 2024. These past bouts have shown a fierce battle between these squads, each game adding a new chapter to their competitive history.
Recent Form
Minnesota Wild comes into this game with a mixed bag of recent results. They secured a narrow win against Dallas Stars (3-2), but stumbled with losses to the New York Islanders (1-3), New York Rangers (4-5), and a pair of defeats to New Jersey Devils (2-3 and 2-5).
San Jose Sharks, struggling to find their form, have faced a string of setbacks. Their latest outings include losses to Seattle Kraken (1-5), Edmonton Oilers (2-3), Anaheim Ducks (3-4), Los Angeles Kings (1-8), and New York Rangers (1-6), showing a tough stretch for the Sharks.
Wrap-Up
Minnesota Wild sits slightly higher in the standings, and despite their recent losses, they’ve shown resilience in tight contests, thanks to their solid core players like Boldy and Rossi.
San Jose Sharks, meanwhile, is grappling with finding their rhythm, plagued by defensive lapses and inconsistent play. Both teams have experienced ups and downs, with past games hinting at a potentially intense matchup.
Summary
Considering recent performances and roster strengths,
Minnesota Wild seems to have an edge with their more consistent play and solid goaltending from Fleury.
San Jose Sharks, while struggling, have the potential to surprise with Toffoli’s scoring ability. If Minnesota can maintain their structure and capitalize on their chances, they might just secure the upper hand in this contest. Yet, it’s never wise to underestimate the Sharks' ability to bite back.
Match Odds Minnesota Wild – San Jose Sharks
Leon's odds are 1.16 on Minnesota Wild prevailing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 67 on San Jose Sharks visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 5.7.
