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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov aiming for career goal No. 100 vs. the slumping Coyotes
The Wild return home for a single game against a Coyotes team that has lost seven in a row.
January 14, 2023 at 12:37AM
Wild update: After collecting three of a possible four points on their New York trip, the Wild are back home for one game before returning to the road. They are 10-3 in their past 13 home games, a stretch that includes a 4-3 victory vs. the Coyotes on Nov. 27. LW Kirill Kaprizov had three points in that game. Kaprizov's next goal will be the 100th of his NHL career. C Sam Steel is one point shy of matching his career high (22) set in 2019-20.
Coyotes update: The Coyotes have lost seven in a row after getting swept on a three-game homestand. They've been outscored 31-14 during the losing streak. On the road, Arizona is 6-17-3. Former Gophers and Wild F Nick Bjugstad has 10 goals and eight assists. Arizona has won only twice in its past 15 matchups vs. the Wild.
To be more competitive at home against Edmonton, the Wild are focusing on details while key injured players heal.
