Washington Capitals @ Minnesota Wild
18-11-4, 8-6-2 Away
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18-11-4, 8-6-2 Away
20-9-5, 12-3-4 Home
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20-9-5, 12-3-4 Home
Game Information
Grand Casino Arena
8:00 PM, December 16, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Saint Paul, MN
Attendance: 18,044
- Referees:
- Kyle Rehman
- Corey Syvret
- Linesmen:
- Travis Toomey
- Kilian McNamara
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 25 | 32 |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Faceoffs Won | 27 | 30 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 2 | 4 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Total Penalties | 4 | 2 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 18 |
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 22 | 9 | 2 | 46 |
| Washington | 19 | 11 | 4 | 42 |
| NY Islanders | 19 | 12 | 3 | 41 |
| Philadelphia | 17 | 10 | 6 | 40 |
| New Jersey | 19 | 14 | 1 | 39 |
| NY Rangers | 17 | 15 | 4 | 38 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| Columbus | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
2025-26 Central Division Standings
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