The Minnesota Wild (39-25-5) take the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (27-34-6) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild sit in seventh place in the Western Conference with 83 points and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 60 points.
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Wild vs. Sabres: March 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m. 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 | 2.72 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 10th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.02% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 31st |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.52 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 17.95% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.85% | 22nd |
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Wild vs. Sabres Top Players
Wild
- Matthew Boldy is one of Minnesota's leading contributors this season with 58 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
- With 21 goals and 32 assists, Marco Rossi is one of the most important contributors for Minnesota with his 53 points (0.8 per game).
- Minnesota's offensive effort is aided by Kirill Kaprizov's 53 points. He's contributed 29 assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 27 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 116 goals with 1277 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has recorded 34 goals and 26 assists in 61 games for Buffalo, good for 60 points.
- John-Jason Peterka has helped lead the offense for Buffalo this season with 21 goals and 31 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin has scored 12 goals on the season, chipping in 39 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 23-21-4 in 50 games this season, conceding 151 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 1201 saves and an .888 save percentage (58th in the league).
Wild vs. Sabres Injury Report
Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),
Marco Rossi: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jonas Brodin: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Marcus Johansson: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sabres
Zachary Benson: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jiri Kulich: Day-To-Day (Concussion)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Blues | L 5-1 | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/19/2025 | Kraken | W 4-0 | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |