Minnesota Wild at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
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 | Ryan Hartman | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.35 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.11 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:01 | 0.14 | 1.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:45 | MIN | Jonas Brodin | Vladimir Tarasenko, Jared Spurgeon | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:35 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:31 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 12:46 | MIN | Jake Middleton | Quinn Hughes, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 16:43 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Lassi Thomson, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 2.50 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Hits | 30 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.35 | 1.94 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.11 | 1.93 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:01 | 0.14 | 1.46 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.45 | 1.36 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.13 | 1.20 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.03 | 1.11 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.02 | 1.05 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.17 | 0.44 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:05 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.05 | 0.68 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16:59 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.02 | 0.37 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:19 | 0.51 | 0.35 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.50 | 0.17 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.19 | -0.18 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:55 | 0.07 | -0.25 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.03 | -0.66 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.01 | -0.68 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.03 | -0.83 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 1.41 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.67 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.5 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.53 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan Hartman led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 33 of 34, worth 1.41 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Hartman led all skaters at 1.94, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.5 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.53, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 34. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 33 of 34 (1.41 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 19 of 23 (-1.67 goals saved above expected).