Minnesota Wild Face Off Against New Jersey Devils Tonight

NEWARK, N.J. — The Minnesota Wild will take on the New Jersey Devils tonight at the Prudential Center. This matchup comes after the Wild secured a 3-1 victory against the New York Rangers on Monday night.

The Wild’s record stands at 3-3-1, while the Devils boast an impressive 5-1-0 record this season. Historically, Minnesota has struggled against New Jersey, holding a 12-12-9 record in their all-time series, including a 6-6-5 record when playing in New Jersey.

In their previous meetings, Minnesota managed to go 0-1-1 against the Devils last season, losing 5-2 and 3-2 in a shootout. Wild left wing Marcus Foligno was notable for collecting three points in those games, accumulating one goal and two assists.

The Devils, energized by a recent win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, will look to continue their winning streak. Jack Hughes has been a standout player, scoring a hat trick in his last game, bringing his total to six goals over three games. Jesper Bratt has also been key, leading the team in points with ten. Coach Sheldon Keefe is eager to keep the momentum going as the team faces the Wild.

Both teams will be putting their power plays to the test, with New Jersey ranked highly at 27.8% and Minnesota at 34.5% this season. However, Minnesota has room for improvement in their penalty kill, operating at only 72.2% so far.

As the game approaches, goaltending could play a crucial role. The Devils are set to start Nico Daws, who hasn’t played since April 2025. Daws is looking for a fresh start during this evening’s game, particularly with strong support from the current lineup. The Wild will counter with Filip Gustavsson, who comes into the matchup with a 3.04 goals-against average.

The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. ET, and fans are eager to see if the Devils can extend their win streak to six, while the Wild aim for consecutive wins to finish their road trip strong.