The Minnesota Wild (15-9-5) hit the road as slight favorites against a slumping Seattle Kraken (11-9-6) team that’s dropped five straight, including a 4-3 heartbreaker to Detroit on Saturday where the Kraken blew a 3-1 lead. Minnesota, third in the Central Division with 35 points and a +2 goal differential, has cooled with back-to-back losses to Vancouver and Calgary but enters with a stingy 2.72 GA/G (7th in NHL) anchored by Jesper Wallstedt’s rookie brilliance (8-1-2, 1.98 GAA). The Kraken, sixth in the Pacific, have been outscored 22-9 during their skid, plagued by a 64.8% PK (30th) and injuries to key pieces like Jaden Schwartz. At Climate Pledge Arena, this Central-Pacific clash revives a series Minnesota has dominated (8-3-1 all-time), with the Wild aiming to extend their road win streak to three while Seattle hunts a desperately needed spark in a matchup screaming Under 5.5 given combined defensive metrics.
Game Details
Puckdrop: 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington (capacity: 17,151)
Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports North (Wild), ROOT Sports NW (Kraken)
This West Coast finale caps Monday’s slate, with Seattle wrapping a three-game homestand (3-4-2 at home) and Minnesota concluding a four-game road trip (3-0-1 entering). The arena’s electric atmosphere has seen the Kraken go 3-4-2, but Minnesota’s structure could mute the crowd.
Injury Report
Injuries have hammered Seattle’s depth (112 man-games lost), dropping their GF/G to 2.54 without Schwartz, while Minnesota’s absences hit their bottom-six but leave their top lines intact (78 man-games lost).
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Estimated Return | Notes |
| Minnesota Wild | Marco Rossi | C | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | December 11 | 4G-9A in 17GP; middle-six pivot essential for faceoffs (51%). |
| Minnesota Wild | Marcus Foligno | LW | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | December 11 | Captain’s leadership (0G-2A in 23GP); physical edge lost. |
| Minnesota Wild | Vinnie Hinostroza | C | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed | December 27 | 2G-3A in 22GP; 4-6 weeks out, depth scoring hit. |
| Seattle Kraken | Jaden Schwartz | LW | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | January 1 | 6-week absence; 5G-7A before IR—major top-line void. |
| Seattle Kraken | Matt Murray | G | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | December 28 | Backup (limited starts); Joey Daccord (7-6-3, 2.92 GAA) starts back-to-back. |
| Seattle Kraken | Max McCormick | RW | Out (Season) | Hip (Surgery) | September 15, 2026 | Enforcer sidelined all year; minimal impact but adds to woes. |
Impact: Kraken’s absences cripple secondary scoring (2.5 GF/G without Schwartz); Wild’s bottom-six leans on Boldy/Kaprizov for heavy lifts.
Key Player Matchups
Minnesota’s shutdown D (2.72 GA/G) meets Seattle’s rush—injuries force depth duels. Wild’s 22.8% PP tests Kraken’s 64.8% PK.
Kirill Kaprizov (MIN, LW) vs. Vince Dunn (SEA, D): Kaprizov (team-high 24G) explodes on the wing (team-high 85 SOG); Dunn (5G-12A, 24:15 TOI) quarterbacks but -4 rating in skid. Kaprizov’s speed feasts. Edge: Kaprizov.
Matt Boldy (MIN, LW) vs. Eeli Tolvanen (SEA, RW): Boldy (15G-12A) thrives net-front; Tolvanen (9G) leads Kraken rush but turnover-prone. Boldy’s finishing. Edge: Boldy.
Brock Faber (MIN, D) vs. Jaden McCann (SEA, C): Faber (+7, shutdown) logs 23:45; McCann (8G-10A) steps up sans Schwartz but raw. Faber’s positioning. Edge: Faber.
Goalie Duel: Jesper Wallstedt (MIN) vs. Joey Daccord (SEA): Wallstedt (8-1-2, 1.98 GAA) owns road (5-0-1); Daccord (7-6-3, 2.92 GAA) leaky in losses (3.50 GAA L5). Edge: Wallstedt—rookie phenom.
Projected Lines (Subject to change):
Wild: Kaprizov-Zuccarello-Boldy | Rossi (out)-Johansson-Mittelstadt | Greenway-Evason-Chiasson | Khovanov-Luca-Gaudreau | Faber-Celebrini | Middleton-Spurgeon
Team Records and Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Goal Diff. | Home/Away | Division Rank |
| Minnesota Wild | 15-9-5 | 35 | +2 | 9-4-3 Home / 6-5-2 Away | 3rd Central |
| Seattle Kraken | 11-9-6 | 28 | -6 | 3-4-2 Home / 8-5-4 Away | 6th Pacific |
Wild rank 7th GA/G (2.72), 22nd GF/G (2.69), 81.2% PK; Kraken 28th GF/G (2.54), 20th GA/G (2.92), 64.8% PK.
Recent Team Forms
Wild’s losses were outliers (strong 58% Corsi); Kraken’s skid screams regression (outshot 144-126 L5).
Wild Last 5 Games (2-3-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 6 | @ VAN | L 2-4 | Boldy 1G; Wallstedt 16 saves, 1/3 PP. |
| Dec. 4 | @ CGY | L 1-4 | Kaprizov 1G; 0/5 PP drought. |
| Dec. 2 | @ EDM | W 1-0 | Wallstedt shutout (33 saves); low-event gem. |
| Nov. 29 | vs. BUF | L 2-3 (SO) | Zuccarello 1G; SO loss after rally. |
| Nov. 28 | vs. COL | W 3-2 (SO) | Johansson GWG in SO; PK 1/1. |
Kraken Last 5 Games (0-5-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 6 | vs. DET | L 3-4 | McCann 1G; blew 3-1 lead, 0/2 PP. |
| Dec. 4 | @ EDM | L 4-9 | Tolvanen 2G; defensive collapse, 1/3 PP allowed. |
| Nov. 29 | vs. EDM | L 0-4 | Shutout; 0/6 PP, 26 SOG. |
| Nov. 26 | vs. DAL | L 2-3 | Eberle 1G; late rally falls short. |
| Nov. 23 | @ NYI | L 0-1 (SO) | SO loss; 0/1 PP, outshot 19-34. |
Wild 6-4-0 L10 (2.8 GF/G); Kraken 3-6-1 L10 (2.1 GF/G).
Series History
These Central-Pacific foes have met 12 times (regular season), with Minnesota holding an 8-3-1 edge (66.7% win rate), outscoring Seattle 40-27. Wild lead at home (3-2-1) and on road (5-1-0). Recent dominance: Wild 4-1 L5, including 4-0 shutout on March 19, 2025, and 4-3 road win on March 4. All-time avg. 5.6 goals; no playoff history.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: MIN covers 45% as road faves.
Total (O/U): 5.5 (Over -110; Under -110 to -130) – Under 6-3 in Kraken’s L9 home; Wild 4-1 Under L5 road.
Trends: Wild 8-3-1 SU H2H; Kraken 0-5 SU L5, 3-7 ATS as home dogs.
Game Odds
Minnesota Wild – 135
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, December 7, 2025
