New Jersey Devils vs
Minnesota Wild -
NHL March Matchup
Roster Rundown
Key players for
New Jersey Devils include Erik Haula, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier. Haula has been a key offensive force with 12 goals and 18 assists this season, while Bratt has provided strong support with 15 goals and 14 assists. Hischier has been a leader on both ends of the ice with his stellar two-way play.
The notable absence in the Devils’ lineup is Dougie Hamilton, who has been sidelined due to injury. Hamilton’s absence will undoubtedly be felt on the blue line.
For the
Minnesota Wild, standout players to watch include Marcus Foligno, Mats Zuccarello, and Jonas Brodin. Foligno brings physicality and energy to the ice, while Zuccarello has contributed with his playmaking abilities, tallying 16 goals and 29 assists. Brodin has been a rock on defense throughout the season.
The Wild will be missing their star goaltender, Cam Talbot. Talbot's absence could have an impact on their defensive stability.
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters over the years,
New Jersey Devils and
Minnesota Wild have had a fairly even record. Out of all 28 matches played between them since their first matchup in 2003, they have each secured victories in almost equal measure.
Recent Form
New Jersey Devils have struggled in their recent games, suffering losses against Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, and Calgary Flames. Their lone victory came against the Chicago Blackhawks in a high-scoring affair.
On the other hand,
Minnesota Wild have managed to come out victorious in two of their last five games, defeating Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. However, they fell short against Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars before securing a convincing win over Seattle Kraken.
League Standings
As for their current standing in the
NHL league table,
New Jersey Devils are struggling in the bottom half of the standings with several losses affecting their overall record. On the other hand,
Minnesota Wild occupies a more favorable position within the table as they continue to push for a playoff spot.
Wrap-Up
With both teams coming off mixed results in their recent matchups,
New Jersey Devils versus
Minnesota Wild promises to provide an intriguing contest between two evenly-matched sides from the
NHL. The absence of key players due to injury could impact the outcome of this game as both teams look to gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
This upcoming clash holds significant weight for both teams as they seek to solidify their positions within the league standings and build positive momentum as they march towards potential postseason action. As fans gear up for this exciting encounter between two hungry sides vying for victory on March 31st, all eyes will be on the ice for an exhilarating matchup that is sure to keep spectators on edge until the very last buzzer sounds.
Match Odds New Jersey Devils – Minnesota Wild
Leon's odds are 2.05 on New Jersey Devils triumphing at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to 3.05 on Minnesota Wild visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 3.85.
