NHL play on Thursday features the Minnesota Wild (4-2-1) hosting the St. Louis Blues (3-2-1) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are seventh (with 9 points) and the Blues ninth (7 points) in the Western Conference.
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Blues vs. Wild: Oct. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 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+
Wild's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.29 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 36.84% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 91.67% | 4th |
Blues' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.50 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 15th |
| Shots | 26.0 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.0 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 14.29% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 89.47% | 7th |
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Blues vs. Wild Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's leading contributors this season with 11 points. He has averaged 1.1 goals per game, shooting 40%.
- Quinn Hughes has two goals and eight assists for Minnesota to compile 10 total points (1.4 per game).
- With five points through six games (one goal and four assists), Jared Spurgeon has been an important part of Minnesota's offensive attack this season.
- In the six games Jesper Wallstedt has played this season, his save percentage is .933, the eighth-best in the league.
Blues
- Mason McTavish has put up seven points (1.2 per game) for St. Louis, with four goals and three assists in six games (playing 15:49 per game).
- Connor McMichael has posted six total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has two goals and four assists.
- Pius Suter is a top player on offense for St. Louis with three goals and two assists.
- Joel Hofer is 2-1-1 on the season, allowing seven goals (1.8 goals against average) and amassing 82 saves with a .921 save percentage (14th in the league).
Blues vs. Wild Injury Report
Wild
Brock Faber: Out (Skull),
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Hip),
Nick Foligno: Out (Upper Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Upper Body),
Jared Spurgeon: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Olli Määttä: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blues
Tyler Tucker: Out (Knee),
Adam Jecho: Out (Personal),
Alexey Toropchenko: Out (Upper Body),
Logan Mailloux: Out (Hand),
Dillon Dubé: Out (Neck),
Torey Krug: Out (Ankle),
Pavel Buchnevich: Day-To-Day (Personal)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/12/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Sharks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Senators | W 7-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |