The Minnesota Wild (26-11-8) host the New York Islanders (24-15-5) at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota on January 10, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild sit in third place in the Western Conference with 60 points and the Islanders are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 53 points.
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Wild vs. Islanders: Jan. 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.11 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 22.3% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.64% | 27th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.67% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.97% | 8th |
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Wild vs. Islanders Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, registering 51 points in 45 games.
- Matthew Boldy is another of Minnesota's major contributors currently with 49 total points (26 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- Through 39 games, Quinn Hughes has proven himself as another option for Minnesota. He has 36 points (three goals and 33 assists).
- In the 27 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 14th in the league.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal has scored 11 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 25 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the New York offense with 36 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.3 shots per game, shooting 11.1%.
- Bo Horvat is a key piece of the offense for New York with 33 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 12 assists in 36 games.
- Matthew Schaefer has 29 points so far, including 12 goals and 17 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .915 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 656 total saves, conceding 61 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-10-2 record this season.
Wild vs. Islanders Injury Report
Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Undisclosed)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Bo Horvat: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | L 5-4 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Kraken | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Devils | W 9-0 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Predators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Flames | - | Away |