Wild-Blues game preview: Broadcast info, stats and analysis
The Wild introduced new head coach John Hynes after firing Dean Evason when their winless streak reached seven games. Tap here to watch and see Sarah McLellan's preview of tonight's game.
November 28, 2023 at 3:38PM
vs. St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center: 7 p.m. Tuesday
TV; radio: BSN; 100.3 FM
Stats and analytics: Tap here.
Pregame reading: The Wild fired coach Dean Evason on Monday.
Pregame listening: Special Delivery podcast. Behind the scenes on Evason's firing.
Pregame viewing: Watch the Wild introduce new coach John Hynes
Sarah McLellan's preview:
Opening bell: The sputtering Wild (5-10-4) kick off three consecutive against the Central Division by playing host to the rival Blues in St. Paul a day after coach Dean Evason was fired. John Hynes will take over behind the bench. St. Louis (11-8-1) has been so-so, not dropping more than two in a row and winning more than two consecutive games only once, but that's good enough for a nine-point lead over the Wild in the division.
Watch him: Blues LW Pavel Buchnevich is on a roll, with multiple points in each of his past two games. Since Nov. 9, he ranks among NHL leaders in goals (7) and points (13). Last season, Buchnevich had a team-high six points vs. the Wild, including four goals.
Injuries: None.
Forecast: With one more loss, the Wild will have dropped eight in a row for the first time since 2016. Will the coaching change prevent that from happening?
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The Wild are off to one of the best starts in franchise history, and Kirill Kaprizov is tied for the NHL scoring lead.
