Wild-Boston game preview

January 8, 2019 at 5:23AM

6 p.m. at Boston • FSN, 100.3-FM

Last game of trip set for U.S. ice

Preview: The Wild concludes its four-game road trip in Boston for its first matchup of the season with the Bruins. Last season, the Wild went 0-1-1 against Boston. The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Overall, they've won four straight.

Players to watch: Winger David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals (25) and points (52). Center Patrice Bergeron wins nearly 56 percent of faceoffs. Goalie Tuukka Rask carries a .917 save percentage.

Numbers: Goalie Alex Stalock has a .946 save percentage and 1.52 goals-against average in two career appearances against the Bruins. The Wild surrendered seven goals in two games vs. Boston last season. The Bruins are 15-5 on home ice. They've scored 15 goals during their four-game win streak.

Injuries: Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (ruptured right pectoralis muscle) is out. Bruins D Charlie McAvoy (lower body) and forward Joakim Nordstrom (non-displaced fibula fracture) are out.

SARAH McLELLAN

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