Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

8:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 22, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVDisney+/ESPN+/Hulu

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

3.0

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.5

2.2

5-8-2Record13-3-4

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

3-5Road record / home record5-2

LWLWLLast 5WLWWW

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.47

2.26

Shots Against per Game

27.9

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

62.5

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

3.32

Shots per Game

27.9

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.1

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

157

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper 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

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

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 12/3

Feb 18, 2027LA 0, MIN 0

Dec 22, 2026LA 0, MIN 0

Dec 3, 2026MIN 0, LA 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota Wild?

Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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