Minnesota Wild at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Florida Panthers on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 4, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 20:11 | 1.66 | 3.50 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:56 | 0.30 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:40 | 0.06 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:53 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Jared Spurgeon, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:18 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Max Shabanov, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:18 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:00 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:56 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | — | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.97 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 63.2% | 36.8% |
| Hits | 24 | 30 |
| Blocks | 12 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 20:11 | 1.66 | 3.50 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:56 | 0.30 | 1.94 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:40 | 0.06 | 1.58 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:35 | 0.10 | 1.57 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.18 | 1.03 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.70 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:43 | 0.46 | 0.51 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:51 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.19 | -0.08 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:12 | 0.25 | -0.28 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.07 | -0.84 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:33 | 0.55 | 0.94 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.41 | 0.44 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:31 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:06 | 0.08 | -0.02 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.35 | -0.08 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:22 | 0.72 | -0.14 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.31 | -0.20 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 2.14 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.04 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
Florida Panthers generated 3.14 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.97 — 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 3.5 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 29 of 30, worth 2.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Florida Panthers game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Florida Panthers 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 3.5, on 3G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.14 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.97, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 30. High-danger chances went 18 to 25.