Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames on Dec 04, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Calgary Flames 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Calgary Flames score | 4 |
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 | Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:31 | 0.80 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.26 | 1.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:21 | CGY | Jonathan Huberdeau | Rasmus Andersson, Matt Coronato | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 16:51 | MIN | Yakov Trenin | Zach Bogosian, Zeev Buium | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:33 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Morgan Frost, Joel Hanley | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:18 | CGY | Connor Zary | Blake Coleman, Mikael Backlund | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:00 | CGY | Rasmus Andersson | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 3.46 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 22 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.26 | 1.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:22 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:06 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 23:31 | 0.80 | 1.59 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.41 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.44 | 0.64 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:07 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:42 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:27 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Bean | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:53 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:13 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.22 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.13 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.90 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–1 on Dec 04, 2025.
Calgary Flames generated 3.46 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.9 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Rasmus Andersson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild 4–1 on Dec 04, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 4, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Andersson led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.46 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.9, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 27 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 31. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 27 of 30 (0.13 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 27 (1.9 goals saved above expected).