The Minnesota Wild (22-10-5) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (15-16-4) during Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast 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
- Matthew Boldy is one of Minnesota's top contributors this season with 43 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 18.2%.
- Kirill Kaprizov is another of Minnesota's major contributors currently with 42 total points (22 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- With 27 points through 35 games (11 goals and 16 assists), Marcus Johansson has been an important part of Minnesota's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 23 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 13th in the league.
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 has collected 28 points this season, with 16 goals and 12 assists.
- Luke Evangelista has netted five goals on the season, chipping in 19 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 13-11-3 on the season, giving up 77 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 669 saves with an .897 save percentage (36th in the league).
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 |