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The Minnesota Wild (3-5-3) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-2) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild are 13th in the Western Conference and the Penguins rank second in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Penguins: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.91 | 29th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 31.82% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 62.5% | 32nd |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.64 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 28.57% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.41% | 15th |
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Wild vs. Penguins Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, racking up 15 points in 11 games.
- Matthew Boldy has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Minnesota's scoring effort is aided by Marco Rossi's 12 points. He's contributed eight assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 2 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 27 goals with 218 saves.
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin has totaled four goals and 12 assists in 11 games for Pittsburgh, good for 16 points.
- Sidney Crosby is a top offensive contributor for Pittsburgh with 15 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added seven assists in 11 games.
- Justin Brazeau has 12 points so far, including six goals and six assists.
- Arturs Silovs has a 3-1-2 record this season, with a .919 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 171 saves, and has allowed 15 goals (2.4 goals against average).
Wild vs. Penguins Injury Report
Wild
Nico Sturm: Out (Back),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Rickard Rakell: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Mammoth | L 6-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Sharks | L 6-5 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 11/6/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Blues | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Flyers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/3/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |