Dobes Earns Fourth Consecutive Start in RDS Match Preview

In an exciting matchup, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Minnesota Wild tonight. This is their second meeting of the season, following Montreal’s victory a fortnight ago, where Cole Caufield netted the decisive goal.

Match Preview: Canadiens vs. Wild

The Canadiens arrive in Minnesota with a solid performance streak. In their last five games, they have shown resilience and skill. For the Wild, they have not lost at home to the Canadiens since the 2013-2014 season, boasting an impressive 11 consecutive home wins against them.

Key Players and Statistics

Jakub Dobes will make his fourth consecutive start as the Canadiens’ goaltender. He recently achieved six victories in a row and holds an 8-0-1 record in his last nine games. Head coach Martin St-Louis expressed confidence in Dobes, stating, “He deserves this start.” Alexandre Texier will not participate in this match, allowing Kirby Dach to center the first line alongside Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

• Cole Caufield: Recorded 11 goals in his last eight games, ranking third in the NHL with 32 goals this season.
• Matthew Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek: Both players recently returned to the Wild lineup, contributing significantly to the team’s offense.
• Quinn Hughes: Enjoying a remarkable eight-game scoring streak as a defenseman for the Wild.

Goaltending Situation

For the Wild, an emergency recall of goaltender Cal Petersen was necessary due to Jesper Wallstedt being sidelined by illness.

This evening’s game will undoubtedly be thrilling as both teams vie for victory and aim to excel in their respective standings. Fans can follow the action closely on El-Balad platforms.