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NHL action on Thursday features the Minnesota Wild (6-2-2) visiting the Calgary Flames (2-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank fourth in the Western Conference (14 points), while the Flames are 16th in the Western Conference (4 points).
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Wild vs. Flames: Oct. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 29.03% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 10th |
Flames' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.13 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 4.63 | 31st |
| Shots | 30 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.05% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 11th |
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Wild vs. Flames Top Players
Wild
- With 11 goals and six assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's leading contributors (17 points).
- Quinn Hughes is another of Minnesota's major contributors currently with 13 total points (two goals and 11 assists) to his name.
- Matthew Boldy has contributed nine points for Minnesota in 10 games this season, netting a goal on 11.4% of his shots and putting up five goals and four assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Jesper Wallstedt has recorded 6 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 20 goals with 216 saves.
Flames
- Morgan Frost has racked up five points (0.6 per game) for Calgary, with three goals and two assists in eight games (playing 15:45 per game).
- Joel Farabee is one of the impact players on offense for Calgary with five total points (0.6 per game), with zero goals and five assists in eight games.
- Matthew Coronato has five points so far, including two goals and three assists.
- Dustin Wolf has a 1-4-0 record this season, with an .834 save percentage (57th in the league). He has 121 saves, and has conceded 24 goals (4.8 goals against average).
Wild vs. Flames Injury Report
Wild
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Hip),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Upper Body),
Olli Määttä: Out (Upper Body),
Brock Faber: Out (Skull),
Nick Foligno: Out (Upper Body)
Flames
Samuel Honzek: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out (Hip),
Mikael Backlund: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/18/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Ducks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Golden Knights | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/18/2026 | Hurricanes | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/26/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 10/28/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |