Games / NHL / Dec 19, 2026

Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: MINNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLSaturday, December 19, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

7:00 PM ETDec 19, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 19, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVMINNHL

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

3.6

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.3

11-3-4Record13-3-4

2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

6-2Road record / home record5-2

WWLWWLast 5LWWWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.12

2.26

Shots Against per Game

28.3

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.47

3.32

Shots per Game

27.6

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

200

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Montreal CanadiensWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Dallas StarsW 5-2

Minnesota WildLWWWL

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

Oct 29, 2026 · vs New York IslandersL 3-4

Season series

Regular Season Series

Dec 19, 2026MTL 0, MIN 0

Nov 10, 2026MIN 0, MTL 0

Team pages

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: MINNHL.

What are the records of the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild?

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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