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The Florida Panthers (19-11-2) and the Minnesota Wild (20-7-4) meet in Saint Paul, Minnesota on December 18, 2024 at Xcel Energy Center, starting at 9:30 PM ET on TNT. The Panthers sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 40 points and the Wild are second in the Western Conference with 44 points.
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Panthers vs. Wild: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
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Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 25th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 25.96% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.85% | 12th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.6 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 18.99% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.67% | 30th |
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Panthers vs. Wild Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been critical to Florida's offense this season, registering 41 points in 32 games.
- With 11 goals and 20 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the most important offensive options for Florida with his 31 points (one per game).
- With 29 points through 22 games (nine goals and 20 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. has been an important part of Florida's offensive attack this season.
- In the 21 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .889, 48th in the league.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 47 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Minnesota. He has recorded 22 goals and 25 assists in 30 games.
- Matthew Boldy has totaled 29 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 13 goals and 16 assists.
- Marco Rossi is a top player on offense for Minnesota with 11 goals and 14 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a .922 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 581 total saves, giving up 49 goals (2.2 goals against average). He has put together a 14-5-3 record this season.
Panthers vs. Wild Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Sam Bennett: Questionable (Illness)
Wild
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Filip Gustavsson: Questionable (Lower Body),
Yakov Trenin: Questionable (Upper Body),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Canucks | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Flames | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/16/2024 | Oilers | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/18/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Oilers | L 7-1 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |