The Minnesota Wild (2–3–1) visit the New York Rangers (3–3–1) tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Minnesota heads into this one on a three-game skid, averaging 1.3 goals per game over that stretch, while allowing four per game.

Their power play has been strong, with a league-leading 38.5 %, but that can’t carry the team if even-strength play and defensive structure remain inconsistent.

The Rangers, meanwhile, are still searching for their first home goal of the season, coming into tonight 0–3 at home and shut out in each of their first three meetings at MSG.

They picked up a road win recently which may give them some boost, but their offense at home remains a glaring issue — lots of shot volume but poor finishing.

With Igor Shesterkin between the pipes and the penalty kill performing well, the Rangers can lean on their defensive strength while the scoring comes around.

The key matchup tonight is how well Minnesota can transition the puck and avoid extended offensive pressure by the Rangers. If Minnesota remains focused and exploits their power-play edge, they could steal this one. But the Wild struggle at even strength and the Rangers’ desperation to break their home drought gives New York a boost.

Prediction

Expect a tight, low-scoring affair where the Rangers’ home urgency gives them an edge. Minnesota will battle hard and generate chances — especially on the man advantage — but their defensive lapses and New York’s goaltending tilt the balance.

Projected Final Score: Rangers 3, Wild 2

How to Watch Wild vs. Rangers

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers is set for 7:00 PM Eastern at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The game airs live locally on FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, and MSG.

Viewers in the FanDuel Sports Network North or Wisconsin regions can stream the game by purchasing a standalone subscription on Amazon here.

Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on NHL Network and NHL Center Ice. The Wild-Rangers game also streams live in the New York area on the Gotham Sports app and website.

If you’re outside the Rangers and Wild viewing markets, you can stream the game for free on NHL Network with a free trial from DIRECTV STREAM (Ultimate or Premier plans only) and Fubo.

Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TV: FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin

Streaming: Gotham Sports (local only), FanDuel Sports Network (local only)