Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
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 | Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:48 | 0.17 | 2.00 |
| 2nd | Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:14 | 0.35 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.01 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:28 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:49 | MIN | Brock Faber | Vladimir Tarasenko, Bobby Brink | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:45 | TBL | Brayden Point | Brandon Hagel, Darren Raddysh | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:51 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Marcus Johansson, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:27 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Darren Raddysh, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 15:19 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 17:07 | TBL | Erik Cernak | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Andrei Vasilevskiy | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 18:42 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nick Paul | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:36 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | — | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 20 |
| Blocks | 19 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28:52 | 0.01 | 0.91 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.03 | 0.72 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:24 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.01 | 0.63 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:43 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.07 | 0.53 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:18 | 0.18 | 0.47 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:52 | 0.49 | 0.33 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:48 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:39 | 1.08 | 0.15 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.05 | -0.17 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:31 | 0.34 | -0.24 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 23:48 | 0.17 | 2.00 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:14 | 0.35 | 1.87 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.01 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.37 | 1.59 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.11 | 1.47 |
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.46 | 1.29 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.41 | 1.09 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.19 | 0.51 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.16 | 0.49 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.15 | -0.51 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:37 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 24 | 82.6% | -1.22 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 21 | 24 | 87.0% | 0.12 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 6–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.31 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Darren Raddysh led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.0 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 6–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Darren Raddysh led all skaters at 2.0, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.31 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.49, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 23 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 20 of 24 (-1.22 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21 of 24 (0.12 goals saved above expected).