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Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: Scripps Sports, MINNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators.

NHLSaturday, January 9, 2027
8:00 PM ETJan 9, 2027
DateJan 9, 2027
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
TVScripps Sports, MINNHL

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsMinnesota Wild
Goals per game
3.1
3.3
Goals allowed per game
3.0
2.2
8-4-5Record13-3-4
4th in Central DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
2-4Road record / home record5-2
WWWWLLast 5WLWWW
W4StreakW1

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsMinnesota Wild
Goals Against Average
2.82
2.26
Shots Against per Game
28.9
25.6
Penalty Kill Percentage
88.5
78.3
Power Play Goals Against
6
13
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.00
3.32
Shots per Game
26.0
29.7
Power Play Goals
17
18
Power Play Percentage
29.8
26.9
Short Handed Goals
2
0
Penalty Minutes
118
170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators
Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body
Day-To-Day
Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1
Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4
Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4
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

MIN leads series 1-0
Mar 6, 2027MIN 0, NSH 0
Jan 9, 2027NSH 0, MIN 0
Nov 17, 2026NSH 0, MIN 0
Oct 1, 2026MIN 3, NSH 1

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: Scripps Sports, MINNHL.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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