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Tuesday's NHL action will see the Minnesota Wild (16-4-4) hit the ice against the Vancouver Canucks (13-7-3), starting at 8:00 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank first while the Canucks are sixth in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Canucks: Dec. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.33 | 1st |
| Shots | 28.8 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 19.7% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.68% | 27th |
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 22.86% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 12th |
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Wild vs. Canucks Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been important to Minnesota's offense this season, registering 38 points in 23 games.
- Matthew Boldy has 11 goals and 13 assists for Minnesota to compile 24 total points (one per game).
- On 42 shots (for seven goals) and 12 assists, Marco Rossi has created 19 points this season.
- Across 18 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 11-4-3. During those games, he's allowed 37 goals while recording 483 saves.
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes' 28 points make him an important offensive option for Vancouver. He has five goals and 23 assists in 23 games.
- Elias Pettersson is a top offensive contributor for Vancouver with 21 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 14 assists in 23 games.
- Conor Garland has 20 points so far, including eight goals and 12 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has a .906 save percentage (27th in the league), with 436 total saves, conceding 45 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-3-2 record this season.
Wild vs. Canucks Injury Report
Wild
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Upper Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee)
Canucks
Derek Forbort: Out (Knee),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Knee),
Filip Hronek: Out (Upper Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Personal)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2024 | Sabres | W 1-0 | Away |
| 11/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2024 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2024 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/1/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Blues | - | Home |