Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Winnipeg Jets on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.55 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25:37 | 0.02 | 1.77 |
| 3rd | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.66 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:36 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Kyle Connor, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:29 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Jared Spurgeon, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:33 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Mats Zuccarello, Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:56 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:57 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Jonathan Toews | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:38 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes | 4v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:39 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.32 | 2.38 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.55 | 2.03 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25:37 | 0.02 | 1.77 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:27 | 0.85 | 1.40 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.46 | 1.34 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.66 | 1.49 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.22 | 1.34 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:48 | 0.30 | 1.13 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:35 | 0.09 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:58 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:51 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.51 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -0.41 | O |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Dec 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.38 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.32 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
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 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.38 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.32, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 19 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 26. High-danger chances went 17 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 23 of 26 (-0.51 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 15 of 19 (-0.41 goals saved above expected).