The Minnesota Wild (36-16-10) head to Las Vegas for a key Western Conference matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights (29-19-14) at T-Mobile Arena. The Wild, third in the Central Division, are riding momentum after a dominant 5-1 win over Tampa Bay on March 3, where Kirill Kaprizov broke the franchise goals record with his 220th tally. Vegas, first in the Pacific, snapped a short skid with a 4-3 OT win over Detroit on March 4. This is the third meeting this season; Minnesota holds a 2-0 edge (including a recent win), but Vegas seeks revenge at home where they’ve been solid. Expect a tight, physical game with strong goaltending and special teams deciding the outcome, as both teams rank top-10 in fewest goals allowed.
Venue Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada. This 17,500-seat venue has hosted the Golden Knights since 2017 and features a lively atmosphere, with Vegas allowing 3.1 GPG at home this season.
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). Broadcast on ESPN+, FanDuel Sports North, SCRIPPS, SNE; stream via NHL Network or local options.
Injury Report
Both teams have manageable absences, with Minnesota missing a key forward and Vegas dealing with a recent upper-body issue for a veteran.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details |
| Wild | Marcus Foligno | LW | Day-to-Day | Lower Body (missed March 3 vs. TBL; questionable for March 6) |
| Wild | Marcus Johansson | LW | Out | Upper Body (out for road trip starting March 6) |
| Golden Knights | Mark Stone | RW | IR | Upper Body (placed on IR March 4; expected out until at least March 10) |
| Golden Knights | Adin Hill | G | Questionable | Lower Body (recent issue; status uncertain) |
Core players like Kaprizov, Zuccarello, and McDavid equivalents (Eichel for VGK) are expected to play.
Key Player Matchups
Minnesota’s balanced attack (3.2 GPG, 8th) faces Vegas’ opportunistic offense (3.4 GPG, 12th), but the Wild’s defense (2.9 GAA, 6th) could limit high-danger chances. Goaltending battle looms large.
- Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) vs. Alex Pietrangelo (VGK): Kaprizov (hot streak, recent record-breaker) tests Pietrangelo’s shutdown D; key for transition play.
- Mats Zuccarello (MIN) vs. Jack Eichel (VGK): Zuccarello (playmaking wizard) vs. Eichel (speed and vision); center matchup controls pace.
- Filip Gustavsson (MIN) vs. Adin Hill (VGK, if active): Gustavsson (strong .910 SV%) vs. Hill (recent form); could be low-scoring duel.
- Matt Boldy (MIN) vs. Tomas Hertl (VGK): Boldy (recent multi-point games) vs. Hertl (OT hero vs. DET); secondary scoring edge.
- Other Notes: Minnesota’s Brock Faber anchors D; Vegas leans on William Karlsson for two-way play.
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota is 6-3-1 in their last 10, with strong defensive showings (allowing 2.8 GPG) and offensive bursts (5+ goals in wins).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 3 | vs Tampa Bay | W | 5-1 |
| Feb (prior) | Various | Mixed strong | (6-3-1 stretch) |
Vegas is 4-4-2 in their last 10, with OT resilience (recent 4-3 win) but inconsistent defense.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Mar 4 | at Detroit | W OT | 4-3 |
| Mar 3 | at Buffalo | L | 2-3 |
| Mar 1 | at Pittsburgh | L | 0-5 |
| Recent | Various | 4-4-2 | (mixed) |
Series History
Minnesota leads this season’s series 2-0, with close games. All-time, Vegas holds a slight edge in recent meetings, but the Wild have won 4 of the last 6. The under has hit in 5 of the last 7 head-to-head. Minnesota is 3-2 on the road vs. Vegas in last 5.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Wild 33-29 ATS (53%); Golden Knights 24-38 ATS (39%), but strong at home.
- O/U Trends: Wild under in 6 of last 10; Golden Knights over in 4 of last 10. Head-to-head under in 5 of 7.
Game Odds
Minnesota Wild 6.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, March 5, 2026
