NHL play on Thursday features the Minnesota Wild (9-3-2) hosting the New York Islanders (6-4-2) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank second in the Western Conference and the Islanders are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Wild: Oct. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 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 | 3.14 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.21 | 3rd |
| Shots | 31.3 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 26.53% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.22% | 12th |
Islanders' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 5th |
| Shots | 26.1 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 6th |
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Islanders vs. Wild Top Players
Wild
- With 14 goals and nine assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's leading contributors (23 points).
- Having scored three goals and adding 15 assists, Quinn Hughes is a top contributor for Minnesota through 14 games.
- With 12 points through 14 games (five goals and seven assists), Matthew Boldy has been an important part of Minnesota's offensive attack this season.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Jesper Wallstedt has recorded 8 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 24 goals with 285 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's six goals and seven assists in 12 games for New York add up to 13 total points on the season.
- Matthew Schaefer has amassed 11 points this season, with two goals and nine assists.
- Brayden Schenn has nine points so far, including four goals and five assists.
- Ilya Sorokin is 5-3-0 in eight games this season, conceding 18 goals (2.3 goals against average) with 203 saves and a .919 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Islanders vs. Wild Injury Report
Wild
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Hip),
Brock Faber: Out (Skull),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Undisclosed),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Marcus Foligno: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Acl),
Matias Maccelli: Out (Lower Body),
Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2026 | Kraken | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Canucks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Mammoth | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 11/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Kings | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2026 | Stars | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Predators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Devils | - | Home |