The Ottawa Senators will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Senators enter the game with a record of 18 wins, 15 losses, and 2 overtime losses, currently sitting fifth in their division. They are on a two-game losing streak, which has impacted their overall standing. In contrast, the Wild boast a stronger record of 22 wins, 10 losses, and 4 overtime losses, placing them second in their division. Minnesota is riding a two-game winning streak, showcasing their recent form. Key players to watch include the Senators’ Tim Stutzle, who leads the team with 40 points, and the Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov, who has accumulated 50 points this season.
Ottawa Senators at Minnesota Wild Game Information
Game Date: December 29, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network North Extra
Location: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Minnesota Wild Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-10-4
Conference Record: 12-8-4
Division Record: 7-4-2
Streak: 2 win
Ottawa Senators Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-15-2
Conference Record: 7-7-1
Division Record: 5-2-0
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Minnesota Wild (22-10-4, 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, 16-5-3, 2.26 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Ottawa Senators (18-15-2, 38 PTS, #5 in division)
Goals Leader: Brady Tkachuk, 16G, 18A, 34 PTS
Assists Leader: Tim Stutzle, 12G, 28A, 40 PTS
Points Leader: Tim Stutzle, 12G, 28A, 40 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brady Tkachuk, 54 PIM
Goalie: Linus Ullmark, 12-7-2, 2.38 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).
Kirill Kaprizov – Lower-body (Day To Day) – The Wild listed Ek as questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 29) game against Ottawa.
Joel Eriksson Ek – Lower-body (Day To Day) – The Wild announced that Ek could return to action for Sunday’s (Dec. 29) game against Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators Injury Report
Anton Forsberg – Lower-body (Out) – The Ottawa Senators placed G Anton Forsberg on the Injured Reserve.
Michael Amadio – Head (Day To Day) – The Senators announced that Amadio did not practice on Friday (Dec. 27) and is expected to be out for a while.
Linus Ullmark – Back (Day To Day) – The Senators announced on Friday (Dec. 27) that Ullmark will not be with the team on their road trip against the Jets, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
David Perron – Upper-Body (Out) – The Ottawa Senators placed F Davis Perron on the Injured Reserve.
Artem Zub – Foot (Out) – The Ottawa Senators placed D Artem Zub on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday (Nov. 26).
Minnesota Wild Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
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
January 12, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 15, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 18, 2025 at Nashville Predators
Ottawa Senators Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 29, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
January 02, 2025 at Dallas Stars
January 03, 2025 at St. Louis Blues
January 07, 2025 at Detroit Red Wings
January 09, 2025 vs Buffalo Sabres
January 11, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 12, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
January 14, 2025 at New York Islanders
January 16, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 18, 2025 vs Boston Bruins
