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Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET, at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals.

NHLSunday, March 7, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

9:30 PM ETMar 7, 2027

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateMar 7, 2027

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVESPN

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

3.5

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.3

2.2

10-6-0Record13-3-4

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

3-2Road record / home record5-2

WWLLWLast 5WLWWW

W2StreakW1

Team stats

Washington CapitalsMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.31

2.20

Shots Against per Game

27.6

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.8

79.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.50

3.25

Shots per Game

27.1

29.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.2

27.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

168

176

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

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

Mar 7, 2027WSH 0, MIN 0

Nov 1, 2026MIN 5, WSH 1

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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