New York Rangers at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
| 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 | Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.16 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.07 | 0.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:41 | NYR | Noah Laba | Gabe Perreault, Vladislav Gavrikov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:00 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Tye Kartye, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:35 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Filip Gustavsson | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:41 | NYR | Jaroslav Chmelar | Taylor Raddysh, Urho Vaakanainen | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:03 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | Vladislav Gavrikov, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 07:19 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Vladimir Tarasenko, Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 4.84 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 13 | 24 |
| Blocks | 22 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.16 | 1.43 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:19 | 0.36 | 0.90 |
| Noah Laba | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.96 | 0.80 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.18 | 0.30 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:33 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.07 | 0.99 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.24 | 0.84 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:49 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.28 | 0.70 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:08 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:26 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:42 | 0.71 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:15 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.32 | -0.10 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:56 | 0.86 | -0.15 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:24 | 0.63 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 46 | 48 | 95.8% | 1.86 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -1.08 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.84 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.04 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 46 of 48, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild game?
The New York Rangers beat the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters at 1.43, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.84 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.04, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 18 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 48. High-danger chances went 10 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 46 of 48 (1.86 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 14 of 18 (-1.08 goals saved above expected).