The Boston Bruins (19-13-0) aim to extend a four-game winning streak on the road against the Minnesota Wild (18-9-5), who sit atop the Central Division with a stingy defense but face mounting injury concerns on the blue line. This inter-conference clash pits Boston’s resurgent offense—led by David Pastrnak’s sniper touch—against Minnesota’s structured forecheck and goaltending tandem, potentially turning into a low-event grinder favoring the home side’s depth. With Jeremy Swayman expected in net for the Bruins after Joonas Korpisalo’s recent starts, and Filip Gustavsson likely for the Wild, special teams could decide it amid both teams’ middling power plays. Faceoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET from Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The 17,954-seat venue, opened in 2000 and renovated in 2017, has been a tough out for visitors this season, where Minnesota boasts a 10-3-4 home record and ranks top-5 in opponent shots against (27.9 per game).
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Team Records and Standings
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Conference/Division Rank | PK% / PP% |
| Boston Bruins | 19-13-0 | 11-5-0 Home / 8-8-0 Away | 6th East / 3rd Atlantic (38 pts) | 82.2% / 26.1% |
| Minnesota Wild | 18-9-5 | 10-3-4 Home / 8-6-1 Away | 3rd West / 2nd Central (41 pts) | 77.9% / 21.8% |
Boston holds a wild-card spot but trails in the Atlantic, outscoring foes by 0.19 goals per game. Minnesota leads the Central with elite goaltending (.912 SV%), but injuries have thinned their backend.
Recent Team Forms
The Bruins enter hot, scoring 20 goals across their last four wins, while the Wild’s home dominance (7-1-1 in last 9) masks road inconsistencies. Minnesota’s defense clamps at 2.63 GAA overall, but turnovers (11.8/game) bite lately.
Boston Bruins Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Bruins) |
| Dec. 11 | @ WPG | W 6-3 | 35 SOG, 1/3 PP, 2.45 xGA |
| Dec. 9 | @ STL | W 5-2 | 28 SOG, 2/4 PP, 3.12 xGF |
| Dec. 6 | vs. NJD | W 4-1 | 32 SOG, 1/2 PP, 1.92 xGA |
| Dec. 4 | vs. STL | W 5-2 | 29 SOG, 0/3 PP, 3.45 xGF |
| Dec. 2 | vs. DET | L 4-5 | 33 SOG, 1/4 PP, 8 PIM |
Form Summary: 4-1-0. Averaging 4.8 GPG while allowing 2.6 GPG. Road splits strong (3-0-0), with Pastrnak’s line (1.45 pts/60) driving; Swayman’s .935 SV% in wins keys the streak.
Minnesota Wild Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats (Wild) |
| Dec. 13 | vs. OTT | W 3-2 | 29 SOG, 1/3 PP, 2.18 xGA |
| Dec. 11 | vs. DAL | W 5-2 | 32 SOG, 2/4 PP, 3.45 xGF |
| Dec. 8 | @ SEA | W 4-1 | 27 SOG, 1/2 PP, 1.92 xGA |
| Dec. 6 | @ VAN | L 2-4 | 30 SOG, 0/3 PP, 3.12 xGF |
| Dec. 4 | @ CGY | L 1-4 | 31 SOG, 0/2 PP, 2.45 xGA |
Form Summary: 3-2-0. Averaging 3.0 GPG but yielding 2.6 GPG. Home wins highlight PK (88.9% last 3), but injuries drop xGF by 0.2/60; Gustavsson’s .920 SV% stabilizes.
Injury Report
Backend woes define both rosters: Boston’s depth thins without Jokiharju, while Minnesota’s top-pair absences (Brodin, Middleton) force rookie call-ups. Wild’s forward group holds, but Sturm’s status looms.
Boston Bruins Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Jonathan Aspirot | Out | Upper Body (1-2 weeks) |
| Viktor Arvidsson | Out | Lower Body (Day-to-day) |
| Henri Jokiharju | IR | Undisclosed (Indefinite) |
| Matej Blumel | IR-LT | Lower Body (4+ weeks) |
| Michael Callahan | Out | Lower Body (Week-to-week) |
| Jordan Harris | Out | Ankle (2-3 weeks) |
Minnesota Wild Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Jonas Brodin | Out | Undisclosed (1 week) |
| Nico Sturm | Day-to-Day | Upper Body |
| Mats Zuccarello | IR | Upper Body (3-4 weeks) |
| Jake Middleton | IR | Upper Body (2 months) |
| Marcus Foligno | IR | Lower Body (Week-to-week) |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | Out | Lower Body (Indefinite) |
Aspirot/Arvidsson injuries from Dec. 11 limit Boston’s mobility; Brodin’s absence drops Wild’s defensive rating by 0.15/60.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries elevate role players: Boston’s rush attack tests Minnesota’s depleted D, but Wild’s cycle game exploits gaps. Watch faceoffs (BOS 51.2% vs. MIN 49.8%).
David Pastrnak (BOS, 0.92 pts/game) vs. Brock Faber (MIN, 0.48 pts/game): Pastrnak’s shot volume (3.8 SOG/game) overwhelms Faber’s positioning; Faber (1.5 BKS/game) disrupts but gaps vs. speed. Edge: Pastrnak—expect multi-point, over 0.5 pts prop.
Charlie McAvoy (BOS, 0.55 pts/game) vs. Kirill Kaprizov (MIN, 0.98 pts/game): McAvoy’s QB (20 A) battles Kaprizov’s rush (18 G); Kaprizov exploits switches sans Brodin. Edge: Kaprizov—GWG threat, over 0.5 pts.
Pavel Zacha (BOS, 0.62 pts/game) vs. Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN, 0.71 pts/game): Zacha’s two-way (52% FO) vs. Eriksson Ek’s grit (14 G); Eriksson Ek wins draws (56%) for cycles. Edge: Eriksson Ek—expect 25+ minutes.
Jeremy Swayman (BOS, .935 SV% last 4) vs. Filip Gustavsson (MIN, .920 SV%): Swayman’s rebound control (0.85/60) vs. Gustavsson’s high-danger (.88 SV%); home crowd boosts MIN. Edge: Swayman—over 28 saves.
Bonus Watch: Morgan Geekie (BOS forward) steps up sans Arvidsson, potential 0.5 pts vs. Wild’s third pair.
Series History
All-time, Boston leads 34-24-6, but Minnesota has won four of the last six with low-scoring tilts (U 5/6). Bruins’ last win: Feb. 5, 2025 (3-0 shutout).
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings:
| Date | Result | Key Notes |
| Mar. 2, 2025 | MIN 1-0 BOS | Gustavsson shutout; U 5.5 |
| Feb. 5, 2025 | BOS 3-0 MIN | Swayman 28 saves; BOS rally |
| Dec. 24, 2023 | MIN 3-2 BOS | Kaprizov GWG; 1-goal game |
| Dec. 20, 2023 | BOS 3-4 MIN | Eriksson Ek 2G; O 6.5 |
| Mar. 19, 2023 | BOS 2-6 MIN | Wild power surge; MIN blowout |
Trend: Wild 3-2 SU, averaging 2.8 GPG. Minnesota 4-1 ATS as home underdogs; unders in 4/5 at Grand Casino.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Minnesota 6-4 ATS as home favorites; Boston 5-5 ATS as road dogs.
Total: Bruins games hit Over in 55% (18/32); Wild Under in 60% (19/32), series favors Under.
Game Odds
Boston Bruins 5.5
Minnesota Wild – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 13, 2025
