The Minnesota Wild (6-1-2) take the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3) in NHL play on Friday, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild sit in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Lightning rank fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Lightning: Nov. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 1, 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 | 3.78 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 25.81% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.59% | 28th |
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.9 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 8th |
| Shots | 27 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 14.71% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 27th |
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Wild vs. Lightning Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive players this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 18 points in nine games.
- Matthew Boldy has four goals and seven assists for Minnesota to compile 11 total points (1.2 per game).
- Through nine games, Mats Zuccarello has proven himself as another option for Minnesota. He has nine points (five goals and four assists).
- Filip Gustavsson (4-1-1) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .922 for Minnesota.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has scored nine goals (0.9 per game) and put up seven assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Tampa Bay offense with 16 total points (1.6 per game). He averages 3.6 shots per game, shooting 25%.
- Anthony Cirelli is one of the top contributors for Tampa Bay with 12 total points (1.2 per game), with two goals and 10 assists in 10 games.
- Brandon Hagel has netted six goals on the season, adding six assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 6-3-0 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). He has 215 saves, and has allowed 21 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Wild vs. Lightning Injury Report
Wild
Ryan Hartman: Questionable (Upper Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee)
Lightning
None
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Flyers | L 7-5 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Penguins | W 5-3 | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | W 3-0 | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Avalanche | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |