The Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for an exciting game on Thursday, April 6. Here's everything you need to know to stay informed about the matchup.
Wild vs. Penguins: Match details
The game between the Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 6, at 7:00 pm ET at the PPG Paints Arena.
Wild vs. Penguins: TV listings
The game between the Minnesota wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins will be available for viewing on SN360, SNE, SNW, SNP, ATTSN-PT, BSWI, and BSNX. Fans can tune in to any of these channels to catch the live broadcast of the game.
Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Streaming options
Even if you don't have a cable or satellite TV package, you can still catch the upcoming game using one of the following streaming services:
1. DIRECTV STREAM offers the Choice Plan.
2. FuboTV's Pro and Elite Plan also provide access to live stream.
3. Viewers can stream the game through Hulu and YouTube.
So, don't miss out on this exciting NHL matchup. With multiple streaming options available, fans can choose to watch the game on TV or stream it online, ensuring that they don't miss any of the action.
Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Preview
The Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off in a highly-anticipated game with both teams looking to improve on their already impressive seasons.
The Wild have been led by their remarkable defense, which has been one of the best in the NHL this season. With a record of 44-23-10 and in a three-way tie for first place in the Central Division, the Wild have allowed only 2.64 goals per game. The defensive unit, led by Jared Spurgeon and Jacob Middleton, has combined for 10.9 defensive point shares and 319 blocked shots. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has also been a key factor in the Wild's success, with a .910 save percentage.
Despite the Wild's impressive defense, their offense has struggled this season, scoring only 2.92 goals per game. Mats Zuccarello, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy have led the top two lines, scoring 75 goals and 112 assists.
The Penguins have had a great season, with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.18 goals per game. Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and Evgeni Malkin have scored 91 goals and 147 assists to lead the top two lines.
However, the Penguins' defense has struggled this season, allowing 3.24 goals per game. Brian Dumoulin and Pierre-Oliver Joseph have combined for 5.8 defensive point shares. But the rest of the unit has struggled. The one bright spot for the Penguins has been the play of goaltender Tristan Jarry, who has a .908 save percentage.