Along with linemates Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy, Rossi is leading the offense in Kirill Kaprizov’s absence.
Rossi, 23, was picked in the first round, ninth overall, by the Wild in the 2020 NHL Draft, after playing two seasons of ...
Hynes also had praise for defenseman Zeev Buium, the Wild's top prospect, and his performance at the World Juniors.
Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson notched his third shutout of the season with 20 saves and earned his 18th win as Minnesota ...
Rossi has eight points (three goals, five assists) in a three-game point streak for the Wild, who have been without leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov the past five games because of a lower-body injury.
Facing a Carolina team known for shooting from anywhere and everywhere at any time, the Wild refused to be intimidated.
Despite some titans out of their lineup, the Wild defeated the Hurricanes 4-0 and have now won five of their past six games.