Games / NHL / Jan 1, 2027

Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: MINNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild.

NHLFriday, January 1, 2027

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

6:00 PM ETJan 1, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateJan 1, 2027

Time6:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVMINNHL

Team comparison

Minnesota WildPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

3.3

3.2

Goals allowed per game

2.2

3.6

13-3-4Record6-10-2

1st in Central DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

8-5Road record / home record4-4

WLWWWLast 5LWLLL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Minnesota WildPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

2.26

3.56

Shots Against per Game

25.6

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

3.17

Shots per Game

29.7

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.9

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

170

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Michael McCarron C · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Recent form

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

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 1/1

Feb 23, 2027PIT 0, MIN 0

Jan 1, 2027MIN 0, PIT 0

Team pages

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: MINNHL.

What are the records of the Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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