The Nashville Predators will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a matchup featuring contrasting records. The Predators enter the game with a record of 11 wins, 19 losses, and 7 overtime losses, placing them seventh in their division with 29 points. They are currently on a two-game losing streak. In contrast, the Wild boast a stronger record of 22 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses, ranking second in their division with 48 points, although they are coming off a single loss. Key players include Kirill Kaprizov for Minnesota, who leads the team with 23 goals and 27 assists, while Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 30 points. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they head into this critical matchup.
Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network North
Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Minnesota Wild Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-11-4
Conference Record: 12-8-4
Division Record: 7-4-2
Streak: 1 loss
Nashville Predators Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 11-19-7
Conference Record: 7-11-3
Division Record: 5-4-2
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Minnesota Wild (22-11-4, 48 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Assists Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Matt Boldy, 33 PIM
Goalie: Filip Gustavsson, 16-6-3, 2.26 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Nashville Predators (11-19-7, 29 PTS, #7 in division)
Goals Leader: Jonathan Marchessault, 13G, 13A, 26 PTS
Assists Leader: Filip Forsberg, 9G, 21A, 30 PTS
Points Leader: Filip Forsberg, 9G, 21A, 30 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael McCarron, 36 PIM
Goalie: Justus Annunen, 2-1-0, 1.8 GAA, 0.0 SV%
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.
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).
Nashville Predators Injury Report
Austin Roest – Undisclosed (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Austin Roest on injured reserve non-roster list on Sunday (Sept. 29).
Cole Smith – Lower Body (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Cole Smith on injured reserve and will miss 4-6 weeks.
Minnesota Wild Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
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
January 12, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 15, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 18, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 20, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
Nashville Predators Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
January 03, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 04, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 07, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 11, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 14, 2025 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 16, 2025 vs Chicago Blackhawks
January 18, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 21, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 23, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
