Philadelphia Flyers at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | 2 | 3 | 27:57 | 0.06 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Emil Andrae | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.18 | 1.10 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20:43 | 0.40 | 1.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:35 | PHI | Emil Andrae | Trevor Zegras | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:39 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:50 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:58 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Carl Grundstrom, Travis Sanheim | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Travis Konecny | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.27 | 2.96 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 32 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Andrae | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.18 | 1.10 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.26 | 0.97 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.57 | 0.82 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20:25 | 0.31 | 0.77 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:05 | 0.01 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:23 | 0.04 | 0.45 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.24 | 0.14 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.60 | 0.02 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:26 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:02 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.19 | -0.13 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:15 | 0.58 | -0.36 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:57 | 0.06 | 1.96 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:43 | 0.40 | 1.08 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:14 | 0.09 | 0.98 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:52 | 0.61 | 0.89 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.31 | 0.62 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:47 | 0.35 | 0.07 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:27 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.23 | -0.12 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.19 | -0.12 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.04 | -0.48 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.04 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.66 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 27 | 92.3% | 0.76 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Mar 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.96 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.27 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Minnesota Wild 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 1.96, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.96 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.27, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 23. High-danger chances went 8 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 21 of 23 (0.66 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 of 27 (0.76 goals saved above expected).