Minnesota Wild at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.60 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| 3rd | Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.24 | 1.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:55 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Marco Rossi, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 07:10 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Trevor Zegras, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 02:37 | PHI | Noah Cates | Tyson Foerster, Jamie Drysdale | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 2.41 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 32 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.12 | 0.67 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:09 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:54 | 0.27 | -0.07 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.22 | -0.16 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.30 | -0.23 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.52 | -0.29 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:41 | 0.10 | -0.32 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.60 | 1.45 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.24 | 1.17 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.45 | 1.11 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.15 | 0.86 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:10 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.12 | 0.38 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:54 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:58 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.13 | -0.12 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.12 | -0.17 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.17 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.36 | O |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.87 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Oct 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.41 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.27 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Owen Tippett led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 15 of 16, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Tippett led all skaters at 1.45, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.41 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.27, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 16 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 21. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.