Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 07, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
| 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 | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:38 | 0.47 | 2.79 |
| 2nd | Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 1 | 7 | 24:34 | 0.74 | 2.70 |
| 3rd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 9 | 25:31 | 1.32 | 2.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:55 | MIN | Blake Coleman | Olli Määttä, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:58 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 16:34 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Nikita Kucherov | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:49 | MIN | Max Shabanov | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:44 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Brayden Point, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 16:29 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | John Carlson, Brayden Point | 4v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:23 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Jake Guentzel, John Carlson | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 2.30 |
| High-danger shots | 30 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 66.4% | 33.6% |
| Power play | 3/6 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 24:38 | 0.47 | 2.79 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 24:34 | 0.74 | 2.70 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 25:31 | 1.32 | 2.14 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.23 | 2.03 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.22 | 1.90 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.06 | 0.40 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.02 | 0.37 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.20 | 0.28 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:35 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.26 | 0.18 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:05 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:28 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:28 | 0.05 | -0.11 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.03 | -0.14 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Shabanov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.54 | 1.87 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.22 | 1.27 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.19 | 0.63 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:26 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.06 | 0.52 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:29 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:50 | 0.11 | -0.69 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.07 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.70 | W |
| Calvin Pickard | Minnesota Wild | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -0.01 | O |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Nov 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.3 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.98 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.79 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Nov 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters at 2.79, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.3 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.98, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 34 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 22. High-danger chances went 30 to 18.