NHL action on Tuesday includes the Minnesota Wild (22-10-5) hosting the Nashville Predators (15-16-4) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild sit in third place in the Western Conference with 49 points and the Predators are 12th in the Western Conference with 34 points.
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Wild vs. Predators: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.58% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.53% | 24th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.80 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 17.43% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 9th |
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Wild vs. Predators Top Players
Wild
- A productive offensive player this season for Minnesota, Matthew Boldy has recorded 43 points.
- Kirill Kaprizov is another of Minnesota's top contributors currently with 42 total points (22 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- Marcus Johansson has created 27 points for Minnesota in 35 games this season, scoring on 20% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 16 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson (12-8-3) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Minnesota.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has totaled 10 goals and 20 assists in 35 games for Nashville, good for 30 points.
- Filip Forsberg has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with 16 goals and 12 assists.
- Luke Evangelista has scored five goals on the season, chipping in 19 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .897 save percentage (36th in the league), with 669 total saves, conceding 77 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 13-11-3 record this season.
Wild vs. Predators Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Predators
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Barron: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Oilers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rangers | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |