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Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:30 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 Winnipeg Jets.

NHLSaturday, December 12, 2026

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

3:30 PM ETDec 12, 2026

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

DateDec 12, 2026

Time3:30 PM ET

VenueGrand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN

TVMINNHL

Team comparison

Winnipeg JetsMinnesota Wild

Goals per game

2.8

3.3

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.2

8-8-3Record13-3-4

6th in Central DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

3-6Road record / home record5-2

WWWWLLast 5WLWWW

W4StreakW1

Team stats

Winnipeg JetsMinnesota Wild

Goals Against Average

3.50

2.26

Shots Against per Game

28.6

25.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.7

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.72

3.32

Shots per Game

27.6

29.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.8

26.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

148

170

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Winnipeg Jets

Elias Salomonsson D · Personal

Injured Reserve

Vladislav Namestnikov C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nick Bjugstad C · Pectoral - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Winnipeg JetsWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsW 4-2

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 6-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 5-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 0-7

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

WPG leads series 1-0

Jan 19, 2027MIN 0, WPG 0

Dec 26, 2026WPG 0, MIN 0

Dec 12, 2026WPG 0, MIN 0

Oct 13, 2026MIN 2, WPG 5

Team pages

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

How can I watch Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild?

TV: MINNHL.

What are the records of the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild?

Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3. Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4.

Who is injured for Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild?

Listed out or doubtful: Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. Minnesota Wild: Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild played?

Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN.

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