Wild have been road warriors, seek sweeter home game vs. Hurricanes

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As good as the Minnesota Wild have been on the road this season, it's been the opposite on home ice. Now back in their own building after a five-game road trip, they'll look to improve on their record as hosts when the Carolina Hurricanes visit on Thursday.

The Wild are 11-12-1 at Xcel Energy Center this season, compared to an NHL-best 20-7-3 on the road. The contrast in several