Ottawa Senators at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 13, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 2, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
| 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 | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:49 | 0.64 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.30 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.04 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:54 | MIN | Tyler Pitlick | Jared Spurgeon, Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 16:02 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Marcus Johansson, Danila Yurov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:37 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Dylan Cozens, Drake Batherson | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 05:45 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:36 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.61 | 2.00 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 64.4% | 35.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Hits | 30 | 21 |
| Blocks | 7 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:49 | 0.64 | 1.39 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.30 | 1.34 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.43 | 0.74 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:54 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:02 | 0.29 | 0.15 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15:28 | 0.88 | 0.15 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:46 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:50 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:20 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:59 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.40 | -0.15 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.06 | -0.25 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.04 | 1.33 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.06 | 0.84 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:40 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.47 | 0.69 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.20 | 0.53 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:57 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:36 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:01 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:17 | 0.23 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.77 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 0.87 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Dec 13, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.0 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 4.61 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Cozens led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34 of 36, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Dec 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Cozens led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.0 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 4.61, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 36 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 25. High-danger chances went 20 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 22 of 25 (-0.77 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34 of 36 (0.87 goals saved above expected).