Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Minnesota Wild on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 2, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
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 | Mason McTavish | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:36 | 0.56 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16:54 | 0.47 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Hunter Haight | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.76 | 1.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:27 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Jackson LaCombe, Ryan Poehling | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:42 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:24 | MIN | Hunter Haight | Nick Foligno, Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 13:03 | MIN | Robby Fabbri | Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Ben Jones | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:14 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Mikael Granlund, Cutter Gauthier | 5v6 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.50 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 25 |
| Blocks | 7 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 27 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason McTavish | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:36 | 0.56 | 1.65 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.47 | 0.83 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:14 | 0.42 | 0.39 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:00 | 0.49 | 0.25 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.56 | 0.18 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:14 | 0.69 | -0.12 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:31 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:27 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.05 | -0.46 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.06 | -0.56 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:54 | 0.47 | 1.54 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.76 | 1.32 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.02 | 1.18 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.12 | 0.94 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.12 | 0.78 |
| Ilya Pautov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:08 | 0.70 | 0.71 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:19 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.38 | 0.26 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.13 | -0.38 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.29 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 35 | 37 | 94.6% | 1.91 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Apr 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.07 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 4.5 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mason McTavish led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 35 of 37, worth 1.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason McTavish led all skaters at 1.65, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.07 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 4.5, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 37 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 20. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 17 of 20 (-0.29 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 35 of 37 (1.91 goals saved above expected).