Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Anaheim Ducks (10-7-1) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: KCOP, Prime Video (Local), MINNHL, KSTP. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

Anaheim Ducks10-7-1

8:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 18, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVKCOP, Prime Video (Local), MINNHL, KSTP

Team comparison

Anaheim DucksMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

3.8

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.7

2.2

10-7-1Record13-3-4

3rd in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

7-3Road record / home record5-2

WWWWWLast 5WLWWW

W5StreakW1

Team stats

Anaheim DucksMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.67

2.26

Shots Against per Game

27.2

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

73.0

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.83

3.32

Shots per Game

24.9

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

38.5

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

244

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Anaheim Ducks

A.J. Greer LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Troy Terry RW · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Ian Moore D · Lower Body - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Ryan Poehling C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Michael McCarron C · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Anaheim DucksWWWWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-2

Nov 6, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesW 5-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 5-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-3

Minnesota WildWLWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 12/1

Jan 5, 2027MIN 0, ANA 0

Dec 18, 2026ANA 0, MIN 0

Dec 1, 2026MIN 0, ANA 0

Team pages

Anaheim Ducks
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: KCOP, Prime Video (Local), MINNHL, KSTP.

What are the records of the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild?

Anaheim Ducks: 10-7-1. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Anaheim Ducks: A.J. Greer, Troy Terry, Ian Moore, Ryan Poehling. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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