The Wild bring a major power-index edge and a prolific Kirill Kaprizov to Vancouver, where the Canucks are desperate to stop a nine-game skid.
Minnesota arrives at Rogers Arena 7-3-2 and fifth in the power index at 81.9, while Vancouver is 2-9-1, ranked 31st at 28.8, and riding a nine-game losing streak. The Wild have won three of their last five, including a 5-1 victory over Seattle; the Canucks have lost all five of their recent games. Kirill Kaprizov has 19 points in 12 games, including 12 goals, making Vancouver’s effort to contain him the matchup to watch. If the Canucks can limit Kaprizov and find more offense, they have a chance to halt the slide; otherwise, Minnesota’s stronger record and form point to a difficult night for the hosts.