Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 29, 2025. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
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 | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21:25 | 0.31 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.03 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.44 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:16 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Mark Scheifele, Logan Stanley | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:38 | WPG | Vladislav Namestnikov | Neal Pionk, Logan Stanley | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:03 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Jared Spurgeon, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:12 | MIN | Brock Faber | Marco Rossi, Vinnie Hinostroza | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:48 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Brock Faber, Marco Rossi | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:35 | WPG | Nino Niederreiter | Gustav Nyquist, Morgan Barron | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:46 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Josh Morrissey | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 38.7% | 61.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 24 | 28 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.03 | 1.38 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.18 | 1.28 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.57 | 0.80 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.31 | 0.79 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.14 | 0.75 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:44 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:53 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.20 | 0.65 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.14 | 0.59 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:17 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Parker Ford | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:58 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 21:25 | 0.31 | 1.54 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.44 | 1.33 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:40 | 0.44 | 0.75 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.31 | 0.65 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:06 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:58 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:18 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.42 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.26 | O |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.19 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.44 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brock Faber led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Faber led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.19 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.44, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 21 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 19.