The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The game took place on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:30 PM. Minnesota Wild won with a final score of 5-2.

Quinn Hughes stood out for the Wild with four assists and two shots on goal. Yakov Trenin also contributed with one goal and one assist. The Wild are now 24-11-7 and hold the third spot in the Western Conference.

In the game between the Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks, the Wild secured a 5-2 win. Both teams were unable to score in the first three periods, keeping the game tied at 0-0. It was in the final period where the Wild found their rhythm, scoring five goals to take control.

Despite the Ducks scoring two goals in the last period, it was not enough to match the Wild’s offensive surge. The Wild had a total of 34 shots on goal, while the Ducks had 28. Minnesota’s Quinn Hughes contributed four assists, helping his team secure the win. The Ducks will look to bounce back in their next game against the Washington Capitals.

Quinn Hughes stood out for the Minnesota Wild. He had four assists, helping his team score five goals. Hughes also had two shots on goal.

Yakov Trenin contributed to the Wild’s win with one goal and one assist. He also had two shots on goal. Joel Eriksson Ek added two assists and two shots on goal.

For the Anaheim Ducks, Beckett Sennecke scored one goal and had six shots on goal. Troy Terry also scored a goal and had three shots on goal. Radko Gudas had one shot on goal for the Ducks.

What’s Next

The Minnesota Wild’s win over the Anaheim Ducks brings their record to 24-11-7. They hold the third spot in the Western Conference. This position strengthens their playoff chances as the season progresses.

The Anaheim Ducks now have a record of 21-17-3. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. This loss could impact their pursuit of a higher playoff position.

The Minnesota Wild are set to play their next game on Monday, January 5, 2026. They will be on the road facing the Los Angeles Kings. The game will take place at the Crypto.com Arena.

The Anaheim Ducks will also play on Monday, January 5, 2026. They will travel to face the Washington Capitals. The game will be held at Capital One Arena.

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