NHL play on Tuesday features a matchup in Saint Paul, Minnesota between the Minnesota Wild (25-11-4) and St. Louis Blues (19-18-4) at Xcel Energy Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference (54 points), and the Blues are 10th in the Western Conference (42 points).
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Wild vs. Blues: Jan. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 19.05% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 29th |
Blues' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 17.2% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.33% | 28th |
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Wild vs. Blues Top Players
Wild
- With 23 goals and 27 assists this season, Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's leading contributors (50 points).
- Marco Rossi has 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 40 games, Matthew Boldy has proven himself as a contributor for Minnesota. He has 34 points (14 goals and 20 assists).
- In the 27 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .926, the fourth-best in the league.
Blues
- Jordan Kyrou has scored 17 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 17 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the St. Louis offense with 34 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.9 shots per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Robert Thomas is a leading scorer for St. Louis with 30 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 22 assists in 29 games.
- Dylan Holloway is a crucial player on offense for St. Louis with 14 goals and 15 assists.
- Jordan Binnington is 11-14-3 in 29 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 694 saves and an .899 save percentage (36th in the league).
Wild vs. Blues Injury Report
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Lower Body)
Blues
Torey Krug: Out For Season (Ankle),
Nick Leddy: Out (Lower Body),
Radek Faksa: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Predators | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-0 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Senators | W 4-0 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 6-4 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Flames | - | Home |