Games / NHL / Dec 28, 2026

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

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 2:00 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 Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLMonday, December 28, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

2:00 PM ETDec 28, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 28, 2026

Time2:00 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVScripps Sports, MINNHL

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

3.4

3.3

Goals allowed per game

2.7

2.2

12-5-2Record13-3-4

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

6-4Road record / home record5-2

WWWLLLast 5WLWWW

W3StreakW1

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

2.63

2.26

Shots Against per Game

25.8

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

Shots per Game

28.5

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

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

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

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: Scripps Sports, MINNHL.

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

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

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild?

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

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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