NHL play on Friday features a matchup in Anaheim, California between the Minnesota Wild (24-10-7) and Anaheim Ducks (21-16-3) at Honda Center, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference (55 points), and the Ducks are sixth in the Western Conference (45 points).
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Wild vs. Ducks: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- 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 | 3.07 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.56% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.77% | 24th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.53 | 32nd |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 17.05% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.57% | 28th |
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Wild vs. Ducks Top Players
Wild
- One of Minnesota's top offensive players this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has put up 47 points in 41 games.
- Matthew Boldy has 25 goals and 22 assists for Minnesota to compile 47 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 60 shots (for 12 goals) and 20 assists, Marcus Johansson has created 32 points this season.
- In the 25 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has scored 17 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Anaheim offense with 41 total points (one per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 17.5%.
- Troy Terry is one of the top contributors for Anaheim with 38 total points (one per game), with 12 goals and 26 assists in 40 games.
- Anaheim's Cutter Gauthier is among the leaders on the team with 38 total points (19 goals and 19 assists).
- Lukas Dostal is 13-9-2 on the season, giving up 75 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 595 saves with an .888 save percentage (46th in the league).
Wild vs. Ducks Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Ducks
Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Frank Vatrano: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |