Photo: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
The Minnesota Wild (3-5-1) take on the San Jose Sharks (1-5-2) at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild were defeated by the Utah Mammoth 6-2 in their most recent game, while the Sharks are coming off a 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Sunday's game.
Wild vs. Sharks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Wild 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-209)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (3-5-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the three games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Minnesota has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Wild have scored more than two goals in four games (3-1-0, six points).
- In the two games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to record two points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 1-2-0 (two points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 2-3-1 to register five points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (1-5-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- In the four games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals five times, earning four points from those matchups (1-2-2).
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in three games and picked up three points with a record of 1-1-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-2-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 1-3-2 to register four points.
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.44 | Goals Scored | 2.88 | 22nd |
| 27th | 3.67 | Goals Allowed | 4.63 | 32nd |
| 9th | 29.7 | Shots | 24 | 31st |
| 28th | 31.4 | Shots Allowed | 32.6 | 32nd |
| 4th | 30.56% | Power Play % | 23.33% | 11th |
| 29th | 66.67% | Penalty Kill % | 67.86% | 28th |
Wild vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Wild take on Sharks.