Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Ducks on Jan 02, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 4 | 2 | 23:16 | 0.20 | 3.52 |
| 2nd | Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.43 | 2.84 |
| 3rd | Danila Yurov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.22 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:39 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Joel Eriksson Ek, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:10 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Yakov Trenin, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 13:46 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Mason McTavish | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:45 | MIN | Yakov Trenin | Quinn Hughes, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 03:21 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Quinn Hughes, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 15:02 | MIN | Nico Sturm | Marcus Foligno, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 17:27 | ANA | Troy Terry | Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.89 | 3.04 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Hits | 11 | 22 |
| Blocks | 18 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23:16 | 0.20 | 3.52 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.43 | 2.84 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.22 | 1.50 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.18 | 1.48 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.29 | 1.45 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.08 | 1.42 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.25 | 1.36 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:51 | 0.27 | 1.10 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20:56 | 1.01 | 0.77 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:09 | 0.35 | 0.51 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.03 | 0.41 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.55 | 0.07 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:26 | 0.86 | 0.26 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.52 | 0.26 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.33 | 0.22 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:04 | 0.27 | -0.40 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.19 | -0.46 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:41 | 0.07 | -0.52 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.10 | -0.74 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.21 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.90 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 29 | 34 | 85.3% | -1.16 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Jan 02, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.04 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.89 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.52 on 4 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 26 of 28, worth 0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Jan 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 3.52, on 0G, 4A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.04 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.89, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 34 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 28. High-danger chances went 19 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 26 of 28 (0.9 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 29 of 34 (-1.16 goals saved above expected).