The Minnesota Wild (22-10-5) and the Nashville Predators (15-16-4) hit the ice in Saint Paul, Minnesota on December 23, 2025 at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference (49 points), and the Predators are 12th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Wild vs. Predators: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.58% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.53% | 24th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.80 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 17.43% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 9th |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Matthew Boldy has recorded 43 points.
- With 22 goals and 20 assists, Kirill Kaprizov is one of the top offensive options for Minnesota with his 42 points (1.1 per game).
- With 27 points through 35 games (11 goals and 16 assists), Marcus Johansson has been an important part of Minnesota's offensive attack this season.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 12 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 57 goals with 599 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 10 goals and 20 assists in 35 games for Nashville add up to 30 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg is one of the top contributors for Nashville with 28 total points (0.8 per game), with 16 goals and 12 assists in 35 games.
- Luke Evangelista has 24 points so far, including five goals and 19 assists.
- Juuse Saros has a 13-11-3 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (36th in the league). He has 669 saves, and has allowed 77 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Oilers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |