The Minnesota Wild (32-14-10) take on the Montreal Canadiens (31-17-7) as a part of Monday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank second in the Western Conference (74 points), and the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (69 points).
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Wild vs. Canadiens: Feb. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Time: 7:30 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 | 3.25 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.0 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 25.00% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.93% | 24th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.44 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| Shots | 26.3 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 23.75% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.09% | 26th |
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Wild vs. Canadiens Top Players
Wild
- A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has put up 67 points.
- Having scored 29 goals and adding 27 assists, Matthew Boldy is a strong contributor for Minnesota through 52 games.
- On 136 shots (for five goals) and 47 assists, Quinn Hughes has contributed 52 points this season.
- Across 34 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 18-9-6. During those games, he's allowed 86 goals while recording 863 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 18 goals and 46 assists in 55 games for Montreal add up to 64 total points on the season.
- Cole Caufield is one of the impact players on offense for Montreal with 57 total points (1.0 per game), with 32 goals and 25 assists in 55 games.
- Lane Hutson is a key player on offense for Montreal with nine goals and 47 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 18-5-3 this season, collecting 611 saves and allowing 73 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (44th in the league).
Wild vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Wild
Jesper Wallstedt: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
Alexandre Texier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Flames | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Oilers | W 7-3 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Avalanche | W 7-3 | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |