The Minnesota Wild take on the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of the top two NHL teams

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s a battle between the top two NHL teams as the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) and Winnipeg Jets (17-4) kick off Monday night in St. Paul.

Monday’s game marks the second meeting between these teams this season. The Jets won the last matchup 2-1 in overtime on October 13.

“From the first time we played them, even until now, watching different games and going through the scouting stuff, they’re playing really solid,” Wild Head Coach John Hynes said. “I think their record is indicative of the style of play they play, the commitment they get from their guys.”

Kirill Kaprizov will be a game-time decision, Hynes said. The 27-year-old has not played since Thursday, when he collided with Drake Caggiula during a game against the Edmonton Oilers and suffered a leg injury.

“I think he’s excited,” Hynes said of Kaprizov. “He’s fine. He’s ready to go. He doesn’t like to miss games. We hope he has some goals in his pocket that we could have used last game but can use them tonight. “

Kaprizov, who has 13 goals and 21 assists on the season, participated in the morning skate on Monday.

This week marks one year since Hynes took over as Minnesota’s head coach. His stamp on the team works.

“He understands how we have to play and what to say in certain situations,” lefty Marcus Foligno said. “But for me the biggest thing is how well prepared he is for the games we play and he makes us all feel really confident going into those games.”

Puck drop is at 19.00