The NHL schedule on Saturday features a showdown between the Winnipeg Jets (23-10-1) and the Minnesota Wild (20-9-4), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets rank first while the Wild are third in the Western Conference.
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Jets vs. Wild: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Jets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.62 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.8 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 31.43% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.89% | 19th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 18.60% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.00% | 30th |
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Jets vs. Wild Top Players
Jets
- One of Winnipeg's top offensive players this season is Kyle Connor, who has put up 42 points in 34 games.
- Mark Scheifele is another of Winnipeg's important contributors currently with 38 total points (18 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- Through 34 games, Joshua Morrissey has proven himself as a contributor for Winnipeg. He has 30 points (three goals and 27 assists).
- Connor Hellebuyck (20-5-1) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .926 for Winnipeg.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded 22 goals and 27 assists in 32 games for Minnesota, good for 49 points.
- Matthew Boldy is a leading scorer for Minnesota with 30 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and added 17 assists in 33 games.
- Marco Rossi is a crucial contributor on offense for Minnesota with 12 goals and 15 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 14-5-3 on the season, giving up 49 goals (2.2 goals against average) and amassing 581 saves with a .922 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).
Jets vs. Wild Injury Report
Jets
David Gustafsson: Questionable (Illness),
Logan Stanley: Out (Lower Body),
Dylan Samberg: Out (Foot)
Wild
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Yakov Trenin: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Gustavsson: Questionable (Lower Body),
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Sharks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/18/2024 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Panthers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Senators | - | Home |