The Minnesota Wild (22-10-5) host the Nashville Predators (15-16-4) as a part of Tuesday's NHL action, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank third and the Predators 12th in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Predators: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 8 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 | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.58% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.53% | 24th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 17.43% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 9th |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Matthew Boldy has put up 43 points.
- With 22 goals and 20 assists, Kirill Kaprizov is one of the most important offensive options for Minnesota with his 42 points (1.1 per game).
- On 55 shots (for 11 goals) and 16 assists, Marcus Johansson has contributed 27 points this season.
- Across 23 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 12-8-3. During those games, he's allowed 57 goals while recording 599 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 20 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Nashville offense with 30 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 1.7 shots per game, shooting 16.9%.
- Filip Forsberg has amassed 28 points this season, with 16 goals and 12 assists.
- Nashville's Luke Evangelista is among the leading scorers on the team with 24 total points (five goals and 19 assists).
- Juuse Saros is 13-11-3 this season, amassing 669 saves and giving up 77 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (36th in the league).
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Oilers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |