The NHL schedule on Wednesday features a game between the Minnesota Wild (24-10-6) and the San Jose Sharks (19-17-3), starting at 4 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank third while the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Sharks: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- 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 | 3.08 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.73% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.55% | 24th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 30th |
| Shots | 24.9 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 17.91% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.4% | 21st |
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Wild vs. Sharks Top Players
Wild
- Matthew Boldy has been important to Minnesota's offense this season, racking up 47 points in 40 games.
- Kirill Kaprizov is another of Minnesota's major contributors currently with 47 total points (23 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- Marcus Johansson has created 32 points for Minnesota in 38 games this season, netting a goal on 20.3% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 20 assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 13 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 62 goals with 639 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has totaled 21 goals and 39 assists in 39 games for San Jose, good for 60 points.
- Will Smith is one of the impact players on offense for San Jose with 29 total points (0.9 per game), with 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a key player on offense for San Jose with 10 goals and 16 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov has a 14-10-1 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (34th in the league). He has 678 saves, and has allowed 77 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Wild vs. Sharks Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Adam Gaudette: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Kings | - | Away |