Episode 112

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 2 – Carolina Hurricanes 1

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

Vinnie Hinostroza wasted no time making an impact, scoring the game-winner in his Wild debut as Minnesota edged out Carolina in a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Vinnie Hinostroza (deflection goal, 49 seconds into the third)

• Turning Point: Filip Gustavsson’s clutch saves in the dying moments secured the win.

• Standout Stat: Gustavsson stopped 37 of 38 shots, keeping the Hurricanes at bay.

• Goaltending Anchor: Filip Gustavsson was outstanding with a .974 save percentage.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Hinostroza’s Dream Debut: Claimed off waivers just a day ago, he made an instant impact with a crucial goal.

2️⃣ Trenin Sets the Tone: His early first-period goal snapped the Wild’s scoring drought at 124:22.

3️⃣ Gustavsson Stands Tall: He made 37 saves, including a penalty shot, shutting down Carolina’s offense.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ J. Spurgeon (MIN • Defenseman): 1 assist, strong defensive presence.

2. ⭐ F. Gustavsson (MIN • Goalie): 37 saves, .974 SV%.

3. ⭐ V. Hinostroza (MIN • Center): 1 goal, game-winner.

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 24 – Hurricanes 38
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/3) – Hurricanes 0% (0/2)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 4 – Hurricanes 6
• Faceoffs: Wild 40.7% – Hurricanes 59.3%
• Hits: Wild 19 – Hurricanes 8
• Blocked Shots: Wild 23 – Hurricanes 11
• Giveaways: Wild 7 – Hurricanes 15
• Takeaways: Wild 2 – Hurricanes 5

📰 Around the Team:

• Kaprizov Update: Kirill Kaprizov remains out with a lower-body injury.

• Hinostroza’s Arrival: The waiver pickup paid off immediately in his first game with the Wild.

• Hartman’s Suspension: Ryan Hartman continues to serve his 10-game suspension.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Clutch Gustavsson: 92 shots faced over his last two games, allowing just one goal.

• Penalty Shot Perfection: Gustavsson improved to 3-for-3 in career penalty shot saves.

• Stingy Defense: The Wild blocked 23 shots, their second-highest total this season.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: New York Islanders
• Date: February 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel

📬 Final Whistle:

A gritty, much-needed home win gives the Wild momentum heading into their last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. With Gustavsson locked in and Hinostroza adding depth scoring, Minnesota looks poised to build on this victory. Stay tuned for more updates in Wild Hockey Insider!