NHL play on Friday features the Minnesota Wild (24-10-7) visiting the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-3) at Honda Center, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank third in the Western Conference (55 points), and the Ducks are sixth in the Western Conference (45 points).
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Wild vs. Ducks: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.07 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.56% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.77% | 24th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.53 | 32nd |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 17.05% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.57% | 28th |
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Wild vs. Ducks Top Players
Wild
- Matthew Boldy has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, registering 47 points in 41 games.
- Having scored 23 goals and adding 24 assists, Kirill Kaprizov is a strong contributor for Minnesota through 41 games.
- Through 39 games, Marcus Johansson has proven himself as a contributor for Minnesota. He has 32 points (12 goals and 20 assists).
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 13 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 62 goals with 639 saves.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson's 17 goals and 24 assists in 39 games for Anaheim add up to 41 total points on the season.
- Cutter Gauthier is one of the impact players on offense for Anaheim with 38 total points (1.0 per game), with 19 goals and 19 assists in 40 games.
- Troy Terry's 12 goals and 26 assists add up to 38 points this season.
- Lukas Dostal is 13-9-2 this season, compiling 595 saves and allowing 75 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .888 save percentage (46th in the league).
Wild vs. Ducks Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Ducks
Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Frank Vatrano: Out (Upper Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Jets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Sharks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |