Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 4 |
| 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 | Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 1 | 6 | 18:12 | 1.39 | 1.89 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:55 | 0.65 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:22 | 0.63 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:44 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Aaron Ekblad, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:17 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:20 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:33 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:09 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:11 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk, Brad Marchand | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:00 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Carter Verhaeghe | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.77 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 54.3% | 45.7% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 18:12 | 1.39 | 1.89 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26:22 | 0.63 | 1.39 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.32 | 1.28 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:06 | 0.30 | 1.28 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:11 | 0.34 | 0.85 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:16 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:02 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:42 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:35 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:24 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.01 | -0.52 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:55 | 0.65 | 1.54 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 25:32 | 0.27 | 1.14 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.28 | 0.85 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31:16 | 0.09 | 0.44 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:45 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:44 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:24 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:18 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 1.27 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | 0.37 | O |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.77 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.77 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brad Marchand led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.89 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 of 21, worth 1.27 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brad Marchand led all skaters at 1.89, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.77 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.77, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 34 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 of 21 (1.27 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 30 of 34 (0.37 goals saved above expected).