The Minnesota Wild are set to face off against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, with the game kicking off at 8 p.m. ET at the Grand Casino Arena and available for streaming on ESPN+. As of this matchup, the Wild hold a record of 4-6-3, placing them 13th in the Western Conference with 11 points. Meanwhile, the Predators sit just above them in 12th place, boasting a record of 5-6-3 and 13 points.
For fans eager to catch the game, it will be streamed live on ESPN+, with additional streaming options available through Fubo. Those looking to attend in person can find tickets through StubHub.
In terms of player availability, the Wild will be missing a few key players due to injuries: Mats Zuccarello (lower body), Nico Sturm (back), and Zach Bogosian (lower body) will not be participating. The Predators also have players sidelined, including Cole Smith (upper body) and Roman Josi (upper body), while Adam Wilsby is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.
Statistically, the matchup highlights several interesting players. Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild with 16 points from 13 games, offering a balanced contribution of seven goals and nine assists. On the Predators’ side, Filip Forsberg has found the net six times and assisted five goals, totaling 11 points over 14 games. In goal, Filip Gustavsson has struggled with a goals-against average of 3.23, while Juuse Saros has a .900 save percentage, ranking him 28th in the league.
This game represents an important opportunity for both teams to climb up the ranks in the tightly contested Western Conference. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup that promises competitive play despite the challenges posed by injuries.