Games / NHL / Feb 18, 2027

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

The Los Angeles Kings (5-9-2) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: ABTV, MINNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLThursday, February 18, 2027

Los Angeles Kings5-9-2

8:00 PM ETFeb 18, 2027

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateFeb 18, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVABTV, MINNHL

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

2.8

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.2

5-9-2Record13-3-4

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

3-5Road record / home record5-2

LLWLWLast 5WLWWW

L2StreakW1

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.44

2.20

Shots Against per Game

28.1

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.4

79.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.81

3.25

Shots per Game

28.0

29.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

27.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

170

176

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

Recent form

Los Angeles KingsLLWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Nashville PredatorsL 0-3

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

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 Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: ABTV, MINNHL.

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

Los Angeles Kings: 5-9-2. 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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