The Minnesota Wild face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a high-stakes NHL playoff series. Can the Wild's fully healthy roster overcome Vegas' formidable depth? Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek must step up for Minnesota, while Jack Eichel and Mark Stone pose significant threats for the Golden Knights. The series hinges on special teams performance and the Wild's ability to penetrate Vegas' defense.

Locked On Wild host Seth Toupal is joined by Alex Micheletti, Zach Zeman, and Jay Homuth to break down key matchups, player expectations, and series predictions. They discuss the potential impact of rookie defenseman Zeev Buium and debate John Hynes' coaching strategy. The panel explores X-factors like Marcus Foligno's physical play and the Wild's power play effectiveness.

Will the Wild's underdog spirit prevail, or will Vegas' star power prove too much? Tune in for expert analysis and bold predictions on this must-listen playoff preview.

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