The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal Game 4 of their playoff series at the Xcel Energy Center, looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead. With Kirill Kaprizov in excellent form, the Wild had their confidence boosted by his stellar performance throughout the playoffs. However, they had to adjust their lineup due to an injury to Marcus Johansson, who did not play due to a lower body injury sustained in Game 3. Vinnie Hinostroza stepped in, marking his first appearance of the playoffs since 2020.

On the other side, Vegas kept their lineup intact, with Adin Hill returning to goal despite a shaky outing in Game 3. The stakes were high, as both teams aimed to gain momentum in this best-of-seven series, with the Wild hoping to capitalize on their home-ice advantage. The atmosphere at the Xcel Energy Center was electric as fans rallied behind their team, eager to see if the Wild could extend their series lead.