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The Washington Capitals (47-15-9) visit the Minnesota Wild (40-27-5) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota on March 27, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference and the Wild are seventh in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Wild: March 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.63 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 21.76% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.01% | 3rd |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 10th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.22% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Wild Top Players
Capitals
- With 23 goals and 45 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington's top contributors (68 points).
- Aliaksei Protas has 64 points (29 goals, 35 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 61 points through 71 games (18 goals and 43 assists), Pierre-Luc Dubois has been an important part of Washington's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 41 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 31-4-6. During those games, he's allowed 95 goals while recording 1043 saves.
Wild
- Matthew Boldy's 60 points make him a vital offensive option for Minnesota. He has 23 goals and 37 assists in 72 games.
- Marco Rossi has racked up 54 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 22 goals and 32 assists.
- Kirill Kaprizov's 23 goals and 29 assists add up to 52 points this season.
- Filip Gustavsson is 28-16-4 this season, compiling 1323 saves and giving up 119 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Capitals vs. Wild Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Wild
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),
Declan Chisholm: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Panthers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/25/2025 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2025 | Sabres | W 4-1 | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Stars | L 3-0 | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Golden Knights | L 5-1 | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 3/31/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |