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The Minnesota Wild (10-2-3) take the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (5-9-2) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank second in the Western Conference with 23 points and the Canadiens are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 12 points.
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Wild vs. Canadiens: Nov. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.53 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.8 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 24th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.13 | 32nd |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 23.21% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.36% | 16th |
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Wild vs. Canadiens Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's top contributors this season with 28 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 19.6%.
- With nine goals and seven assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the most important offensive options for Minnesota with his 16 points (1.1 per game).
- With 14 points through 15 games (six goals and eight assists), Mats Zuccarello has been an important part of Minnesota's offense this season.
- In 11 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (7-2-2) has allowed 25 goals.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 17 points make him a vital offensive option for Montreal. He has put up six goals and 11 assists in 16 games.
- Cole Caufield has racked up 13 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 12 goals and one assist.
- Juraj Slafkovsky's one goal and 10 assists add up to 11 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault is 4-7-1 this season, amassing 268 saves and allowing 33 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (47th in the league).
Wild vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Marcus Johansson: Questionable (Illness),
Zach Bogosian: Questionable (Personal),
Jonas Brodin: Questionable (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Leg),
Patrik Laine: Out (Knee),
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2024 | Sharks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/8/2024 | Ducks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/10/2024 | Blackhawks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 11/14/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/19/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Oilers | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2024 | Devils | L 5-3 | Away |
| 11/9/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Away |
| 11/11/2024 | Sabres | W 7-5 | Away |
| 11/14/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/18/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |