Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.13 | 2.62 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:01 | 0.26 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.17 | 1.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:46 | MIN | Brock Faber | Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:59 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 4v3 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:07 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:10 | MIN | Yakov Trenin | Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 06:53 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:41 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Brock Faber, Matt Boldy | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 2.87 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 25 | 22 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:11 | 0.44 | 0.67 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.32 | 0.46 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:07 | 0.34 | -0.02 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.31 | -0.11 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.28 | -0.34 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.05 | -0.35 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.06 | -0.37 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.02 | -0.40 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.03 | -0.45 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.11 | -0.50 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.02 | -0.74 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.13 | 2.62 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:01 | 0.26 | 2.14 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.17 | 1.97 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.22 | 1.84 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:18 | 0.47 | 1.43 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.03 | 1.36 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.81 | 0.94 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:26 | 0.01 | 0.57 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:16 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.01 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 0.86 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.87 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Faber led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.62 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 of 25, worth 0.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Faber led all skaters at 2.62, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.87 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.29, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 25 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 22. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 17 of 21 (-2.01 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 of 25 (0.86 goals saved above expected).