Sunday's NHL slate will see the Minnesota Wild (36-23-4) take the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-31-10), starting at 3:30 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on TNT. The Wild are sixth (with 76 points) in the Western Conference and the Penguins are 15th (58 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Penguins: March 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
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Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.79 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 11th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.13% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.19% | 32nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.8 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.89% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.7% | 16th |
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Wild vs. Penguins Top Players
Wild
- Matthew Boldy has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, racking up 54 points in 63 games.
- With 23 goals and 29 assists, Kirill Kaprizov is one of the top contributors for Minnesota with his 52 points (1.3 per game).
- Through 63 games, Marco Rossi has proven himself as another option for Minnesota. He has 52 points (21 goals and 31 assists).
- Filip Gustavsson (24-14-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .914 for Minnesota.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 19 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 47 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Pittsburgh offense with 66 total points (one per game). He takes 2.7 shots per game, shooting 10.7%.
- Rickard Rakell has posted 52 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 29 goals and 23 assists.
- Bryan Rust has 46 points so far, including 21 goals and 25 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 12-14-5 this season, collecting 821 saves and allowing 100 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .891 save percentage (50th in the league).
Wild vs. Penguins Injury Report
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2025 | Bruins | W 1-0 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/7/2025 | Canucks | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-5 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/7/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-0 | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Devils | - | Home |