In a weekend matinee, the Minnesota Wild overcame a sluggish first period to secure a 4-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their third consecutive win. Filip Gustavsson showcased his skills in goal, posting 20 saves while Marco Rossi, Justin Brazeau, and Mats Zuccarello found the net during a dynamic second period, alleviating concerns about the team’s recent goal-scoring drought. Veteran defenseman Jonas Brodin made a successful return to the lineup, boosting the team's morale as they look towards a crucial stretch of the season.

The Sabres, who have struggled recently with ten losses in their last thirteen games, managed to get a late goal from J.J. Peterka but were unable to capitalize on early chances. Minnesota’s effective forechecking and improved puck management in the second period were pivotal in turning the tide after an aggressive start from Buffalo. Coach John Hynes emphasized the importance of maintaining disciplined play to avoid being caught out of position.

Only two NHL games are scheduled for Wednesday, but both promise an exciting doubleheader on TNT, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The Kraken, coming off a back-to-back, face off against the Minnesota Wild. For fantasy enthusiasts, key DFS lineup recommendations are essential, especially considering the Kraken’s struggles in goal against a solid Wild offense.

Filip Gustavsson of the Wild is a top goalie pick at $8,000. With a .915 save percentage and a solid GAA, he can capitalize on Seattle's offensive inconsistencies. Jonathan Drouin at $3,800 is a value play worth noting, having collected 13 points in his last 16 games, making him a potential sleeper in your lineup. Stacking the Wild's Frederick Gaudreau, Mats Zuccarello, and Marcus Johansson also appears promising, particularly given Seattle's weak penalty kill and their struggles in goal with Philipp Grubauer.

Minnesota Wild clinched a tightly contested shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche, securing a 2-1 win at Xcel Energy Center. The game was marked by strong defensive efforts from the Wild, particularly from goalie Filip Gustavsson, who recorded 27 saves before fending off attempts from star players Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas in the shootout.

Mats Zuccarello's shootout goal, along with a successful attempt from Matt Boldy, propelled the Wild to a crucial win, allowing them to reclaim third place in the Central Division. The victory halted Colorado's six-game winning streak, while Minnesota now sits in a solid wild-card position, eight points ahead of the Flames.

Andrei Kuzmenko shone with two goals and an assist as the Calgary Flames edged the Minnesota Wild 5-4. The Flames capitalized on their power play, with Kuzmenko and Rasmus Andersson both scoring during crucial moments. Martin Pospisil and Clark Bishop also contributed to Calgary's tally. Dustin Wolf, despite facing 25 shots, managed to secure the victory for the Flames, who have now won three consecutive games.

For the Wild, Mats Zuccarello's late goal brought them within one, but it wasn't enough. Minnesota's struggles continued, marking their fifth loss in six outings. Marc-Andre Fleury had a notable achievement, surpassing Patrick Roy for second-most career minutes played by an NHL goaltender. However, the team's penalty-killing unit, which has been underperforming, allowed Calgary to take control with their power play, conceding seven goals in the last six games.

Andrei Kuzmenko spearheaded the Calgary Flames' offensive attack with two goals and an assist as they edged the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a thrilling matchup. The Flames capitalized on their power play, with Kuzmenko and Rasmus Andersson each netting one. In addition to Kuzmenko and Andersson, Martin Pospisil and Clark Bishop also found the back of the net for Calgary. Goaltender Dustin Wolf made 21 saves, playing a key role in securing the Flames' third consecutive victory.

The Wild rallied late in the game, pulling to within one goal after Mats Zuccarello scored, his 12th of the season, with just 27 seconds remaining. However, the Wild could not find the equalizer, succumbing to their fifth loss in six games. Minnesota's struggles continued as their penalty kill, among the worst in the league, allowed yet another power-play goal, exacerbating their issues. Meanwhile, Marc-Andre Fleury made 24 saves, surpassing Patrick Roy for second-most minutes played by an NHL goaltender.