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Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild.

NHLThursday, January 7, 2027

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

9:30 PM ETJan 7, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateJan 7, 2027

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVESPN

Team comparison

Minnesota WildVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

3.3

3.4

Goals allowed per game

2.2

2.7

13-3-4Record12-5-2

1st in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

8-5Road record / home record6-3

WLWWWLast 5WWWLL

W1StreakW3

Team stats

Minnesota WildVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

2.26

2.63

Shots Against per Game

25.6

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

Shots per Game

29.7

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.9

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

170

160

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

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0

Jan 7, 2027MIN 0, VGK 0

Dec 28, 2026VGK 0, MIN 0

Oct 12, 2026VGK 2, MIN 4

Team pages

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights?

Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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