Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:23 | 0.23 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.01 | 1.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:53 | BOS | Tanner Jeannot | Mark Kastelic, Connor Clifton | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:11 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Max Shabanov, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:28 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Bobby Brink, Ryan Hartman | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:24 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Michael McCarron, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:59 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.97 | 3.83 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 14 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:10 | 0.08 | 0.78 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.02 | 0.68 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:02 | 0.51 | 0.36 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:36 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.29 | 0.16 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.30 | 0.01 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.46 | 0.01 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.43 | -0.06 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.07 | -0.32 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.08 | -0.48 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:49 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:23 | 0.23 | 1.47 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.01 | 1.15 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.11 | 1.00 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:58 | 0.27 | 0.77 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:13 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:03 | 0.25 | 0.52 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.18 | 0.43 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 1.15 | 0.39 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.01 | -0.86 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.63 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.83 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 1.49, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.83 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.97, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 27 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 30. High-danger chances went 16 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Michael DiPietro stopped 26 of 29 (-0.63 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 27 (1.97 goals saved above expected).