Senators at Wild
The Minnesota Wild conclude a four-game homestand Monday with hopes of extending their point streak to six contests when they host the Ottawa Senators. Minnesota is 2-0-1 on its stretch at Xcel Energy Center after improving to 3-0-2 in its last five overall with Saturday's 5-2 triumph over Tampa Bay.
Marcus Foligno ended a lengthy goal-scoring drought for the Wild, who are unbeaten in regulation in their last eight at home (6-0-2). The 26-year-old left wing tallied for the first time since Nov. 2, halting a 33-game string of futility. Ottawa looks to avoid a third straight loss after dropping a 4-3 home decision to Toronto on Saturday. Mark Stone notched a pair of assists in the setback to increase his team-leading total to 44 points, with 10 (three goals) coming in his last six contests.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, TSN5, RDS (Ottawa), FS North (Minnesota)
ABOUT THE SENATORS (15-20-9): Mike Hoffman scored his second goal in three games on Saturday, drawing him within three of 100 for his career. The 28-year-old left wing needs eight to reach the 20-goal plateau for the fourth consecutive season. Ottawa enjoyed one of its best second periods of the season against the Maple Leafs, recording three goals while allowing none after having been outscored in the session 65-36 over its first 43 games.
ABOUT THE WILD (25-17-5): Zach Parise recorded his first goal since returning from offseason back surgery on Saturday, giving him two points in eight contests this campaign. The 33-year-old left wing needs a big second half in order to avoid finishing with fewer than 20 tallies for the third time in six seasons with Minnesota after netting more than 30 in five of his six full campaigns with New Jersey. Veteran center Matt Cullen notched an assist versus the Lightning to end his six-game point drought and reach 700 for his career.
OVERTIME
1. The Wild have earned at least one point in 16 of their last 17 home games (13-1-3).
2. Ottawa RW Bobby Ryan has recorded a goal and four assists over his last five contests.
3. Minnesota F Kyle Rau set up a tally on Saturday in his debut with the team after registering two goals and an assist in 33 games with Florida over the previous two seasons.