Wednesday's NHL slate will see the Minnesota Wild (42-29-7) take the ice against the San Jose Sharks (20-47-10), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild are eighth in the Western Conference (91 points), and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference (50 points).
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Wild vs. Sharks: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 13th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 20.3% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 30th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.74 | 32nd |
| Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.89% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.37% | 27th |
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Wild vs. Sharks Top Players
Wild
- Matthew Boldy has been important to Minnesota's offense this season, registering 67 points in 78 games.
- Marco Rossi has 24 goals and 34 assists for Minnesota to compile 58 total points (0.7 per game).
- Through 37 games, Kirill Kaprizov has proven himself as an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has 52 points (23 goals and 29 assists).
- In the 55 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the sixth-best in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 21 goals and 36 assists in 65 games for San Jose add up to 57 total points on the season.
- William Eklund has helped lead the offense for San Jose this season with 17 goals and 38 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli is a key player on offense for San Jose with 28 goals and 21 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 15-25-2 on the season, giving up 153 goals (3.7 goals against average) and collecting 1058 saves with an .874 save percentage (65th in the league).
Wild vs. Sharks Injury Report
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jacob Middleton: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sharks
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Vincent Desharnais: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Tyler Toffoli: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2025 | Rangers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 4/4/2025 | Islanders | L 3-1 | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Stars | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 4/11/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2025 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Kraken | L 5-1 | Home |
| 4/7/2025 | Flames | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 4/11/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 4/14/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |