The Minnesota Wild will face off against the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup featuring two teams with strong records in the Central Division. The Jets currently hold a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and 1 overtime loss, placing them first in the division with 47 points. They are coming off a one-game losing streak. In contrast, the Wild have a record of 20 wins, 9 losses, and 4 overtime losses, sitting second in the division with 44 points, but they are struggling with a three-game losing streak. Both teams will look to turn their fortunes around as they meet at the Canada Life Centre, with key players like Kyle Connor for the Jets and Kirill Kaprizov for the Wild leading their respective squads in scoring.
Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets Game Information
Game Date: December 21, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network North
Location: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Winnipeg Jets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-10-1
Conference Record: 13-6-1
Division Record: 8-3-0
Streak: 1 loss
Minnesota Wild Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-9-4
Conference Record: 10-7-4
Division Record: 5-3-2
Streak: 3 loss
Stat Leaders
Winnipeg Jets (23-10-1, 47 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Kyle Connor, 19G, 23A, 42 PTS
Assists Leader: Josh Morrissey, 3G, 27A, 30 PTS
Points Leader: Kyle Connor, 19G, 23A, 42 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Logan Stanley, 53 PIM
Goalie: Connor Hellebuyck, 20-5-1, 2.15 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Minnesota Wild (20-9-4, 44 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Assists Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 22G, 27A, 49 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Marcus Foligno, 32 PIM
Goalie: Filip Gustavsson, 14-5-3, 2.24 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
David Gustafsson – Illness (Day To Day) – Gustafsson is battling an illness and is Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Wild, per Jets beat writer Ken Wiebe.
Dylan Samberg – Foot (Out) – The Winnipeg Jets placed D Dylan Samberg on injured reserve on Sunday (Nov. 24).
Logan Stanley – Lower Body (Out) – The Jets announced on Friday (Dec. 20) that Stanley is expected to be out until after the holiday break.
Minnesota Wild Injury Report
Troy Grosenick – Knee (Out For Season) – Grosenick underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 2) to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and will not play this season. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Filip Gustavsson – Lower-body (Day To Day) – Gustavsson is out for Friday’s (Dec. 20) game against Utah.
Jakub Lauko – Lower-body (Out) – Lauko is week-to-week after aggravating his previous muscle issue, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Jake Middleton – Upper Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed D Jake Middleton on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 13).
Yakov Trenin – Upper Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed F Yakov Trenin on injured reserve on Thursday (Dec. 19).
Joel Eriksson Ek – Lower-body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed F Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 6) and is considered week-to-week.
Winnipeg Jets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 21, 2024 vs Minnesota Wild
December 23, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
December 28, 2024 vs Ottawa Senators
December 30, 2024 vs Nashville Predators
December 31, 2024 at Colorado Avalanche
January 02, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 04, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 07, 2025 vs Nashville Predators
January 10, 2025 vs Los Angeles Kings
January 11, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 21, 2024 at Winnipeg Jets
December 23, 2024 vs Chicago Blackhawks
December 27, 2024 at Dallas Stars
December 29, 2024 vs Ottawa Senators
December 31, 2024 vs Nashville Predators
January 02, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 04, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 07, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 09, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 11, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
