Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Minnesota Wild, 10/24/21

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports After a disappointing loss to the Winnipeg Jets last night, the Nashville Predators are back in action early this evening against the Minnesota Wild. It’s not likely to be an up-tempo game, as the Wild also played last night—winning in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks—leaving both teams tired.

The Minnesota Wild

The Wild are off to a 4-0 start to their season. Their fairly significant roster turnover hasn’t stopped them from playing stifling defense and effective offense. Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov lead the team in scoring and have contributed to the effective possession game, but really, the whole roster has contributed to the effective…