Marc-Andre Fleury made 16 saves in the game against Utah, continuing to face challenges as the Wild have lost four of their last five games, during which they have been outscored 19-9.

Brock Faber returned to the lineup after being hospitalized due to a neck injury sustained from a shot during a recent game. He described his current condition as feeling like he has a bad case of strep throat.

Mats Zuccarello scored the lone goal for Minnesota, giving the team an early 1-0 lead. However, the Wild have lost four of their last five games and have been outscored 19-9 during this stretch, highlighting the team's struggles.

Ryan Hartman is experiencing a significant scoring drought, with no points in his last 14 games and no goals in 16 games. This season, he has recorded only four goals and three assists in 28 games, a stark contrast to his previous season where he tallied 21 goals and 24 assists in 74 games.

Kirill Kaprizov was involved in a three-person passing play that led to Mats Zuccarello's goal, showcasing his role in the team's offensive efforts despite their recent struggles.