The Vegas Golden Knights (17-8-11) host the Minnesota Wild (23-10-6) at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on December 29, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with 45 points and the Wild rank third in the Western Conference with 52 points.
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Golden Knights vs. Wild: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.22% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.76% | 9th |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.08% | 24th |
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Golden Knights vs. Wild Top Players
Golden Knights
- One of Vegas' top offensive players this season is Jack Eichel, who has put up 41 points in 31 games.
- With nine goals and 30 assists, Mitchell Marner is one of the most important offensive options for Vegas with his 39 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 36 games, Tomas Hertl has proven himself as another option for Vegas. He has 29 points (15 goals and 14 assists).
- In 18 games played this season, Akira Schmid (11-3-4) has allowed 44 goals.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has totaled 46 points (1.2 per game) for Minnesota, with 23 goals and 23 assists in 39 games (playing 22:15 per game).
- Matthew Boldy is one of the top contributors for Minnesota with 45 total points (1.2 per game), with 24 goals and 21 assists in 39 games.
- Quinn Hughes is a key player on offense for Minnesota with three goals and 27 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 12-8-4 this season, compiling 625 saves and giving up 60 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .912 save percentage (14th in the league).
Golden Knights vs. Wild Injury Report
Golden Knights
Shea Theodore: Out (Upper Body),
Adin Hill: Out (Lower Body),
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Eichel: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Sharks | W 7-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Predators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |