The Minnesota Wild (19-9-5) take on the Washington Capitals (18-10-4) during Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild sit in third place in the Western Conference. The Capitals are third in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Capitals: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 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 | 2.91 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.01% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.48% | 22nd |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 15.96% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.51% | 28th |
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Wild vs. Capitals Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been important to Minnesota's offense this season, putting up 37 points in 33 games.
- With 18 goals and 19 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the top contributors for Minnesota with his 37 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 33 games, Marcus Johansson has proven himself as another option for Minnesota. He has 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).
- In 21 games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (10-8-3) has given up 55 goals.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has collected 17 goals and 15 assists in 32 games for Washington, good for 32 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 31 points this season, with 14 goals and 17 assists.
- Washington's Jakob Chychrun is among the leaders on the team with 26 total points (12 goals and 14 assists).
- Logan Thompson has a .922 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 557 total saves, conceding 47 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has put up a 13-7-3 record this season.
Wild vs. Capitals Injury Report
Wild
Marcus Johansson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Brodin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Zach Bogosian: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
David Jiricek: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Vinnie Hinostroza: Out (Undisclosed)
Capitals
Ryan Leonard: Out (Shoulder),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Stars | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Senators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Jets | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |