How to Stream Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals: Live, TV Channel

The Minnesota Wild will face off against the Washington Capitals in a matchup featuring two teams currently riding one-game winning streaks. The Capitals hold a record of 25-10-2, placing them first in their division, while the Wild sit at 23-11-4, good for second in the same division.

Washington’s offensive leader is Dylan Strome, who has accumulated 40 points this season, while Alex Ovechkin contributes significantly with 17 goals. For Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 50 points, including 23 goals. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they continue their campaigns, with the Capitals aiming to solidify their top position and the Wild seeking to close the gap.

Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals Game Information

Game Date: January 02, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network North
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 25-10-2
Conference Record: 17-7-1
Division Record: 9-4-0
Streak: 1 win

Minnesota Wild Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 23-11-4
Conference Record: 13-8-4
Division Record: 8-4-2
Streak: 1 win

Stat Leaders

Washington Capitals (25-10-2, 52 PTS, #1 in division)

Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 17G, 10A, 27 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 29A, 40 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 29A, 40 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 39 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 15-2-2, 2.3 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Minnesota Wild (23-11-4, 50 PTS, #2 in division)

Goals Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Assists Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Points Leader: Kirill Kaprizov, 23G, 27A, 50 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Marcus Foligno, 37 PIM
Goalie: Filip Gustavsson, 17-6-3, 2.28 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Washington Capitals Injury Report

Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
Martin Fehervary – Upper Body (Day To Day) – Fehervary is day-to-day and will be re-evaluated on Thursday (Jan. 2), according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals placed F Sonny Milano on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday (Nov. 20), per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Minnesota Wild Injury Report

Jared Spurgeon – Lower-body (Day To Day) – Spurgeon did not return to Tuesday’s (Dec. 31) game versus the Predators.
Troy Grosenick – Knee (Out For Season) – Grosenick underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 2) to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and will not play this season. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Jakub Lauko – Lower-body (Out) – The Wild said on Sunday (Dec. 15) that Lauko is week-to-week after aggravating his previous muscle issue, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Jake Middleton – Upper Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed D Jake Middleton on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 13).
Kirill Kaprizov – Lower Body (Out) – The Minnesota Wild placed F Kirill Kaprizov on injured reserve on Wednesday (Jan. 1).

Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 11, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 14, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 16, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 18, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 21, 2025 at Edmonton Oilers

Minnesota Wild Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 02, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 04, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 07, 2025 vs St. Louis Blues
January 09, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 11, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 12, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 15, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 18, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 20, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 23, 2025 vs Utah Hockey Club