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NHL action on Friday features a meeting in Paradise, Nevada between the Minnesota Wild (36-16-10) and Vegas Golden Knights (29-19-14) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank third and the Golden Knights fourth in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Golden Knights: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- 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+
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 25.85% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.99% | 22nd |
Golden Knights' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.71% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.88% | 9th |
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Wild vs. Golden Knights Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota's leading contributors this season with 75 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 16.2%.
- With 35 goals and 37 assists, Matthew Boldy is one of the top contributors for Minnesota with his 72 points (1.2 per game).
- Quinn Hughes has created 61 points for Minnesota in 56 games this season, netting a goal on 3.9% of his shots and putting up six goals and 55 assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 22 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 98 goals with 999 saves.
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel has totaled 21 goals and 48 assists in 54 games for Vegas, good for 69 points.
- Mitchell Marner has totaled 62 total points (one per game) this season. He has 17 goals and 45 assists.
- Mark Stone's 21 goals and 38 assists add up to 59 points this season.
- Akira Schmid is 16-8-6 this season, compiling 656 saves and allowing 77 goals (2.6 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (37th in the league).
Wild vs. Golden Knights Injury Report
Wild
Marcus Johansson: Out (Upper Body),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body)
Golden Knights
William Karlsson: Out (Lower Body),
Carter Hart: Out (Leg),
Brett Howden: Out (Lower Body),
Jonas Rondbjerg: Out (Lower Body),
Mark Stone: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Blues | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Lightning | W 5-1 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Penguins | L 5-0 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/4/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |