Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 2, Minnesota Wild 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 6 |
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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:12 | 0.44 | 2.75 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.25 | 2.12 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.17 | 1.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:11 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Brock Faber, Marcus Johansson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:49 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:57 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Brock Faber | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 00:54 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Ryan Hartman, Nicolas Aube-Kubel | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 08:08 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 10:58 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Fraser Minten, Michael Eyssimont | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 14:55 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Daemon Hunt | 6v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 19:59 | BOS | Andrew Peeke | Sean Kuraly, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 2.64 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 14 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Steeves | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:28 | 0.37 | 1.40 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.05 | 1.15 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.26 | 0.97 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:21 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:32 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:01 | 0.33 | 0.26 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:11 | 0.30 | 0.06 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.11 | -0.06 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:50 | 0.05 | -0.13 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.15 | -0.26 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.05 | -0.34 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.24 | -0.55 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.07 | -0.71 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.02 | -0.92 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:12 | 0.44 | 2.75 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.25 | 2.12 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.17 | 1.84 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.25 | 1.76 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.18 | 1.12 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.04 | 0.98 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.16 | 0.49 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:55 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:50 | 0.20 | -0.24 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -3.51 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.19 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 14, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.64 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.75 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 6, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 2.75, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.64 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.19, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 31 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 of 31 (-3.51 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 29 of 31 (0.19 goals saved above expected).