NHL play on Monday includes the Minnesota Wild (25-10-8) visiting the Los Angeles Kings (17-14-9) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild rank third while the Kings are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Wild vs. Kings: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Wild’s 2025-26 Stats
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Wild vs. Kings Top Players
Wild
One of Minnesota’s top offensive options this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has put up 49 points in 43 games.
Matthew Boldy has 48 points (26 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
Quinn Hughes has created 35 points for Minnesota in 37 games this season, netting a goal on 3.2% of his shots and recording three goals and 32 assists.
In the 26 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 11th in the league.
Kings
Adrian Kempe has totaled 14 goals and 19 assists in 40 games for Los Angeles, good for 33 points.
Kevin Fiala has totaled 28 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 14 goals and 14 assists.
Quinton Byfield’s six goals and 17 assists add up to 23 points this season.
Darcy Kuemper has an 11-7-6 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). He has 582 saves, and has allowed 57 goals (2.3 goals against average).
Wild vs. Kings Injury Report
Wild
Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)
Kings
Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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