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Minnesota heads into Chicago with momentum. The Wild won five straight and are 9-1-1 in November, powered by elite defensive structure and consistent goaltending. They outscored opponents 8-0 over their last two games and lead the NHL with five shutouts. Jesper Wallstedt posted three. Filip Gustavsson added two. Their crease forms one of the league’s strongest tandems. Their 3-0 win over Winnipeg reflected that identity. Their lanes stayed tight. Their back pressure stayed sharp. Their shot suppression matched their structure. John Hynes praised the group for its commitment in all three zones. Chicago enters the matchup on a three-game slide. Their offense struggled during that stretch, losing the goal differential 13-5. Their 1-0 loss to Colorado offered signs of optimism.

Utah’s confidence is rising. Logan Cooley delivered a historic performance Monday night, scoring four goals and adding an assist in a 5-1 win over Vegas. His burst ended a slow stretch and marked the best offensive game in Mammoth history. Utah’s 3-1-3 run reflects stronger structure, sharper pace and better balance through the lineup. Karel Vejmelka backed the effort with 33 saves. His form elevated over recent games. Utah carried a 2-0 lead into the first intermission and never lost control. Dylan Guenther added a goal and an assist, building momentum after a quiet stretch. The Mammoth believe they can contend with elite teams, and their last two outings support that claim. Montreal opened its road trip by snapping a

Colorado holds the longest winning streak in the NHL. Their surge reached nine straight games, and they are 11-0-1 in their last 12. Their only loss in that stretch came against San Jose on Nov. 1, a 3-2 overtime result. Since that game, the Avalanche outscored opponents 41-15 and posted back-to-back shutouts over the weekend. Their form is the sharpest in the league. Scott Wedgewood leads the NHL in wins, ranks third in goals-against average and sits fourth in save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood returned from offseason surgery and posted a 35-save shutout in Nashville. Colorado’s crease is as stable as any team’s. Their scoring is elite. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 37 points. Cale Makar remains the top scoring

Anaheim’s home surge continues. The Ducks own an 8-2-0 record at Honda Center and have won three of four entering Wednesday’s meeting with Vancouver. Their pace, depth scoring and confidence in rookies shape their form. Beckett Sennecke drives part of that push. He has grown quickly under Joel Quenneville. His patience and recognition allow Anaheim to build plays through layers. His point streak reached four games in the win over Vegas. The Ducks erased two deficits in that 4-3 overtime win. They extended pressure in shifts, activated their defense and produced balanced scoring. Lukas Dostal posted 29 saves and moved to 11-5-1. Vancouver enters the matchup needing traction. The Canucks sit 9-12-2 and ride a three-game slide. They dropped a