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Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Minnesota Wild 1: final score and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 to Minnesota Wild 1, on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLSunday, March 9, 2025
Final
DateMar 9, 2025
Start time3:30 PM ET
VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
TVTNT/truTV/HBO Max
Attendance18,717

Line score

Team123T
Pittsburgh Penguins0123
Minnesota Wild0011

Top performers

Pittsburgh Penguins
GoalsSidney Crosby · 2
AssistsErik Karlsson · 1
PointsSidney Crosby · 2
Minnesota Wild
GoalsRyan Hartman · 1
AssistsJared Spurgeon · 1
PointsRyan Hartman · 1

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsMinnesota Wild
Goals per game
3.2
3.3
Goals allowed per game
3.5
2.2
25-31-10Record36-24-4
6th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
3-8Road record / home record5-2
WLWLLLast 5WWLWW
W1StreakW2

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsMinnesota Wild
Blocked Shots
24
20
Hits
17
20
Takeaways
8
4
Shots
22
30
Power Play Goals
1
1
Power Play Opportunities
2
6
Power Play Percentage
50.0
16.7
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
0
Faceoffs Won
23
21
Faceoff Win Percent
52.3
47.7
Giveaways
18
13
Total Penalties
5
2
Penalty Minutes
12
4

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
Minnesota Wild
Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Joel Eriksson Ek C · Upper Body
Day-To-Day

Box score

Pittsburgh Penguins Forwards

PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Noel Acciari310015:230:007:038:20190401005550.0000
Emil Bemstrom01006:170:000:006:1710000100010.0000
Sidney Crosby001219:271:560:1717:142422103009564.3212
Connor Dewar121012:520:002:5210:0021000000000.0000
Kevin Hayes000014:212:052:1110:05180900103350.0000
Bokondji Imama01003:530:000:003:535000100000.0000
Blake Lizotte000017:530:007:4510:08200900001233.3100
Evgeni Malkin110015:551:250:0814:221811303004544.4124
Tommy Novak400012:011:150:0410:42160130200000.0000
Rickard Rakell003217:111:550:0015:16210291010000.0200
Bryan Rust121218:372:012:1914:1726021011010100.0100
Philip Tomasino120015:141:200:0013:5417090210000.0100

Pittsburgh Penguins Defenses

PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Matt Grzelcyk110219:191:140:4517:2025011000000.0012
Erik Karlsson210221:152:060:0619:0325081200000.0500
Vladislav Kolyachonok311014:230:002:3711:4623020200000.0114
Kris Letang400027:541:238:0018:3127081210000.0200
Ryan Shea301024:180:007:5816:2027020100000.0200
Conor Timmins040011:490:003:158:3419020110000.0000

Pittsburgh Penguins Goalies

PlayerGASASOSSOSASVSV%ESSVPPSVSHSVTOIYTDGPIM
Tristan Jarry1300029.967227060:0000

Minnesota Wild Forwards

PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Matt Boldy011-225:106:111:0317:56210210630010.0100
Justin Brazeau01004:100:000:004:1060100000000.0000
Marcus Foligno110-115:240:002:1313:1117011001010100.0100
Frederick Gaudreau100017:434:382:2010:4520014001051033.3200
Ryan Hartman000-118:035:150:0012:48181804003442.9000
Vinnie Hinostroza001015:285:390:009:4916040000000.0100
Marcus Johansson020-120:225:340:0014:482105111010100.0000
Gustav Nyquist001016:585:080:5810:5217090110000.0000
Marco Rossi010-121:496:040:0015:452102104007653.8100
Devin Shore01005:390:000:005:3990100004180.0000
Yakov Trenin05007:000:000:007:009060020010.0000
Mats Zuccarello110-224:136:490:0017:24210140630000.0312

Minnesota Wild Defenses

PlayerBSHTTK+/-TOIPPTOISHTOIESTOISHFTGYTDGASSMSOGFWFLFO%GVPNPIM
Zach Bogosian320012:190:000:2511:5418040100000.0012
Declan Chisholm610014:050:000:0014:0520020100000.0000
Brock Faber201-227:307:022:1618:1229070320000.0100
Jon Merrill100012:130:000:4611:2715010000000.0100
Jake Middleton320-120:360:022:1018:2428070110000.0200
Jared Spurgeon220019:454:181:0914:1827071230000.0000

Minnesota Wild Goalies

PlayerGASASOSSOSASVSV%ESSVPPSVSHSVTOIYTDGPIM
Marc-Andre Fleury2210019.905172057:3500

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 3-2
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
Nov 12, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-2
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

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Mar 9, 2025PIT 3, MIN 1
Oct 29, 2024MIN 5, PIT 3

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild?

Pittsburgh Penguins won, 3-1, on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild?

Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Minnesota Wild 1.

Who were the top performers?

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby (2 goals). Minnesota Wild: Ryan Hartman (1 goals).

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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