The Minnesota Wild (22-11-4) host the Nashville Predators (11-19-7) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota on December 31, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank third in the Western Conference (48 points), and the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference (29 points).
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Wild vs. Predators: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 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 | 2.89 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.02% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70% | 30th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.38 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 21st |
| Shots | 28.9 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 18.87% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.71% | 1st |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive players this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 50 points in 34 games.
- With 13 goals and 18 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the top offensive options for Minnesota with his 31 points (0.8 per game).
- Marco Rossi has created 29 points for Minnesota in 37 games this season, scoring on 19.7% of his shots and putting up 12 goals and 17 assists.
- Across 25 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 16-6-3. During those games, he's allowed 56 goals while recording 670 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has totaled 30 points (0.8 per game) for Nashville, with nine goals and 21 assists in 37 games (playing 18:48 per game).
- Jonathan Marchessault has posted 26 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has 13 goals and 13 assists.
- Nashville's Roman Josi is among the leading scorers on the team with 24 total points (seven goals and 17 assists).
- Juuse Saros has a .902 save percentage (30th in the league), with 758 total saves, conceding 82 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together an 8-16-6 record this season.
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Cole Smith: Out (Lower Body),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Stars | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blues | L 7-4 | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Jets | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | - | Away |