The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The game took place on Monday, December 29, 2025. The Wild came out on top with a 5-2 victory.

Marcus Johansson was a standout for the Wild with 1 goal and 3 assists. Jared Spurgeon also made an impact with 1 goal and 1 assist. The win puts the Wild third in the Western Conference standings, while the Golden Knights sit in fifth place.

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights with a final score of 5-2. Both teams were unable to score in the first three periods, keeping the score tied at 0-0. The game went into overtime, where the Wild found their momentum and netted five goals.

Marcus Johansson stood out for the Wild with one goal and three assists. Jared Spurgeon and Matt Boldy each added a goal and an assist. The Golden Knights managed to score two goals in overtime, with Brayden McNabb and Mark Stone each finding the net. Despite the loss, the Golden Knights out-hit the Wild with 29 hits compared to the Wild’s 17.

• Marcus Johansson played a key role for the Minnesota Wild. He scored one goal and provided three assists. Johansson also had three shots on goal, contributing to his high fantasy points total of 14.5.
• Jared Spurgeon also stood out for the Wild. He scored one goal and assisted on another. Spurgeon had one shot on goal and earned 10.5 fantasy points.
• Matt Boldy added to the Wild’s success with one goal and one assist. His efforts included two shots on goal, leading to 10.0 fantasy points.
• Brayden McNabb was a top performer for the Vegas Golden Knights. He scored one goal and had four shots on goal, resulting in 8.5 fantasy points.
• Mark Stone contributed with one goal and three shots on goal for the Golden Knights, earning 7.0 fantasy points.
• Ivan Barbashev helped with two assists and one shot on goal. His performance gave him a total of 7.0 fantasy points for the Golden Knights.

What’s Next

The Minnesota Wild improved their record to 23-10-6 with their win over the Vegas Golden Knights. This victory keeps them in the third position in the Western Conference standings. The Wild are having a strong season and this win helps maintain their spot near the top.

The Vegas Golden Knights now hold a record of 17-9-11 after this loss. They are in the fifth position in the Western Conference. The Golden Knights will need to find more wins to climb higher in the standings.

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