Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Aatu Räty | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.41 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:27 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.18 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:11 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Mats Zuccarello, Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:29 | VAN | Tom Willander | Linus Karlsson, Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:46 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Tom Willander, Aatu Räty | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:12 | VAN | Aatu Räty | Evander Kane | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:09 | VAN | Aatu Räty | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:22 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy | 4v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 27 |
| Blocks | 13 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:27 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.18 | 1.44 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.22 | 0.84 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.41 | 0.44 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:57 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:12 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:06 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aatu Räty | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.41 | 2.14 |
| Tom Willander | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.05 | 1.39 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.01 | 0.70 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:23 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.37 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:49 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:28 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.40 | L |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.38 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Dec 06, 2025.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.89 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.98 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Aatu Räty led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Aatu Räty led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.89 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.98, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 30 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 21. High-danger chances went 10 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 17 of 21 (-2.4 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 28 of 30 (1.38 goals saved above expected).