St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 15, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 4, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
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 | Matt Boldy | L | 3 | 1 | 8 | 24:51 | 1.26 | 3.83 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22:52 | 1.23 | 3.14 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 25:17 | 0.10 | 2.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:45 | STL | Jonatan Berggren | Cam Fowler, Dalibor Dvorsky | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:31 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:17 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Max Shabanov, Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:57 | STL | Mason McTavish | Pius Suter, Colton Parayko | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 05:24 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 08:47 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 16:47 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov, Michael McCarron | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 16:00 | STL | Robert Thomas | Cam Fowler | 5v4 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:45 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Robert Thomas, Cam Fowler | 5v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 4.50 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:01 | 0.14 | 1.24 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:49 | 0.78 | 1.18 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:15 | 0.27 | 0.93 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.23 | 0.87 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.14 | 0.83 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.16 | 0.81 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:36 | 0.42 | 0.67 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.15 | -0.09 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:28 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.11 | -0.20 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.03 | -0.37 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:22 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Dylan Peterson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Zach Dean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -1.16 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 24:51 | 1.26 | 3.83 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 22:52 | 1.23 | 3.14 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 25:17 | 0.10 | 2.14 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:12 | 0.38 | 1.80 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 1.12 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.06 | 1.04 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.03 | 0.99 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:23 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.05 | 0.95 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:11 | 0.29 | 0.45 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:51 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:37 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.32 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 34 | 39 | 87.2% | -1.33 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.00 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–4 on Oct 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.5 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.96 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matt Boldy led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.83 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 8 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 22 of 26, worth -1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5–4 on Oct 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, St. Louis Blues 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matt Boldy led all skaters at 3.83, on 3G, 1A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.5 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.96, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 26 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 39. High-danger chances went 21 to 27.