The Minnesota Wild (3-5-1) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (1-5-2) as a part of Sunday's NHL schedule, starting at 6 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild sit in 14th place in the Western Conference with 7 points and the Sharks rank 15th in the Western Conference with 4 points.
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Wild vs. Sharks: Oct. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 30.56% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 29th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 4.63 | 32nd |
| Shots | 24 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 23.33% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.86% | 28th |
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Wild vs. Sharks Top Players
Wild
- With five goals and six assists this season, Matthew Boldy is one of Minnesota's top contributors (11 points).
- Kirill Kaprizov has 11 points (five goals, six assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through nine games, Zeev Buium has proven himself as a scoring option for Minnesota. He has seven points (one goal and six assists).
- In the seven games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 36th in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored five goals (0.6 per game) and put up seven assists (0.9 per game), fueling the San Jose offense with 12 total points (1.5 per game). He takes 2.6 shots per game, shooting 23.8%.
- Will Smith is a key piece of the offense for San Jose with eight total points this season. He has scored two goals and added six assists in eight games.
- Dmitry Orlov is a top contributor on offense for San Jose with zero goals and seven assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 1-2-1 on the season, giving up 16 goals (four goals against average) and compiling 111 saves with an .874 save percentage (51st in the league).
Wild vs. Sharks Injury Report
Wild
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Back),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Leddy: Out (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Devils | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Mammoth | L 6-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Rangers | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |