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 | Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| 2nd | Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:09 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:41 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:54 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.20 | -0.15 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:58 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:10 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:54 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.09 | O |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 0.02 | 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.
Noah Cates led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.85 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
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 — Noah Cates led all skaters at 0.85, on 1G, 0A and 3 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.