The Minnesota Wild (36-22-4) are set to face the Vancouver Canucks (28-22-11) on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. This game is crucial for both teams as they look to solidify their positions in their respective divisions.
Minnesota Wild
The Wild has had a strong season, currently holding a 36-22-4 record. They are entering this game coming off of a loss against the Buffalo Sabres, losing 3-2 in overtime. Key players for the Wild include:
- Matthew Boldy: Leading the team with 21 goals and 32 assists. He has been a consistent performer and is crucial to the Wild’s offense.
- Joel Eriksson Ek: Contributing 25 goals and 20 assists. He has been in excellent form, with 20 points in his last 17 games.
- Kirill Kaprizov: Adding 20 goals and 31 assists. He is the team’s leading point scorer and has been a key player throughout the season.
The Wild’s offense has scored 175 goals this season, averaging 2.98 goals per game. Defensively, they have allowed 177 goals, averaging 2.98 goals per game. Their power-play conversion rate is 20.7%, and their penalty kill rate is 75.1%.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks have had a mixed season, currently holding a 28-22-11 record. They are entering this game off a win against the Winnipeg Jets, defeating them 4-2. Key players for the Canucks include:
- Elias Pettersson: Leading the team with 28 goals and 44 assists. He has been in excellent form, with 11 points in his last 10 games.
- Jake DeBrusk: Contributing 22 goals and 14 assists. He has been a consistent performer and is crucial to the Canucks’ offense.
- Pius Suter: Adding three goals and two assists in his last 10 games. He has been a key player in recent games.
The Canucks’ offense has scored 189 goals this season, averaging 3.66 goals per game. Defensively, they have allowed 158 goals, averaging 2.57 goals per game. Their power-play conversion rate is 23.1%, and their penalty kill rate is 79.9%.
Game Insights
The Wild are favored to win this matchup with a spread of -110. They have been performing well recently, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Canucks have a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. The Canucks are dealing with key injuries, including Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, which could impact their performance.
How to Watch
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 7
- Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Available on ESPN+ (Regional restrictions may apply)
Minnesota Wild 5.5
Vancouver Canucks – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, March 6, 2025
