NHL play on Wednesday features a matchup in Newark, New Jersey between the New Jersey Devils (5-1) and Minnesota Wild (3-3-1) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils are first in the Eastern Conference and the Wild rank 11th in the Western Conference.
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Devils vs. Wild: Oct. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 14th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 27.78% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 95.45% | 3rd |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 21st |
| Shots | 28.9 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 34.48% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 25th |
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Devils vs. Wild Top Players
Devils
- Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's leading contributors this season with 10 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 27.3%.
- Jack Hughes has nine points (six goals, three assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- New Jersey's offensive effort is aided by Timo Meier's nine points. He's contributed three assists.
- Across four games played, Jake Allen has a goaltending record of 3-0-0. During those games, he's allowed seven goals while recording 94 saves.
Wild
- Matthew Boldy's four goals and six assists in seven games for Minnesota add up to 10 total points on the season.
- Kirill Kaprizov is a top offensive contributor for Minnesota with 10 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added five assists in seven games.
- Joel Eriksson Ek is a crucial player on offense for Minnesota with one goal and four assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 2-3-0 in five games this season, conceding 15 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 134 saves and an .899 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Devils vs. Wild Injury Report
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Juho Lammikko: Out (Undisclosed),
Seamus Casey: Out (Lower Body),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Hand),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Jacob Markstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Upper Body),
Stefan Noesen: Day-To-Day (Groin)
Wild
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Back)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Oilers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Capitals | L 5-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Flyers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/20/2025 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Jets | - | Home |