After recording their first 50-win National Hockey League (NHL) season in 2021-22, the Minnesota Wild are hoping to make the playoffs for the 10th time in 11 years this season. Stars such as Kirill Kaprizov – who could become the franchise’s first player with more than one 40-goal campaign – and captain Jared Spurgeon have remained at the Wild, while new acquisitions like goaltender Marc-André Fleury have strengthened the side.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Dean Evason (CAN)
Goaltenders
#29 – Marc-André Fleury (CAN)
#32 – Filip Gustavsson (SWE)
Defensemen
#59 – Calen Addison (CAN)
#25 – Jonas Brodin (SWE)
#24 – Matt Dumba (CAN) “A”
#33 – Alex Goligoski (USA)
#4 – Jon Merrill (USA)
#5 – Jacob Middleton (CAN)
#46 – Jared Spurgeon (CAN) “C”
Forwards
#12 – Matt Boldy (USA)
#26 – Connor Dewar (CAN)
#21 – Brandon Duhaime (USA)
#14 – Joel Eriksson Ek (SWE)
#17 – Marcus Foligno (USA) “A”
#89 – Frédérick Gaudreau (CAN)
#18 – Jordan Greenway (USA)
#38 – Ryan Hartman (USA)
#97 – Kirill Kaprizov (RUS)
#75 – Ryan Reaves (CAN)
#58 – Mason Shaw (CAN)
#13 – Sam Steel (CAN)
#36 – Mats Zuccarello (NOR)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
So far this season, Minnesota Wild have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the New York Rangers on 13 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Nashville Predators on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Minnesota Wild schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Wild will play Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets in their own division, the Central Division. They will also play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights from the other Western Conference division, the Pacific Division.
The Wild’s main rivals are the Chicago Blackhawks, as well as the Colorado Avalanche among others. The Wild-Blackhawks rivalry is more of a Minnesota-Chicago rivalry with similar animosity in other sports. They have 2 scheduled meet-ups in the 2022-23 regular season:
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Minnesota Wild have reached the NHL playoffs 12 times in their history. They have never won the Stanley Cup.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota is the home rink of the Minnesota Wild. The arena has a capacity of just under 18,000 for ice hockey games. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $11 for basic tickets to $11,402 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $50.
Standard Tickets
The Xcel Energy Center has standard seating tickets on 2 main tiers:
- Lower (100 Level) – the lowest level of the arena with seats close to the ice, these are typically the most expensive standard tickets
- Upper (200 Level) – you will be sat further away from the ice than in other tiers, but these are typically the most affordable tickets
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Glass Seats – as close to the ice as you can get, in these front rows, you’ll be separated from the players by just the plexiglass, and you’ll get Club level access
- Suite (S Level) – also known as the Bremer Bank Suite Level, this tier offers suites with elevated views of the action and the perks of catering and service in a private space
- Club (C Level) – also known as the RBC Wealth Management Club Level, this tier has an exclusive club setting, elevated views from just below Upper (200 Level), access to Flynt & Kyndle restaurant, and much more
- Top Shelf Lounge – an all-inclusive loge area on the west end of the Club (C Level) tier with 24 loge boxes, a private bar, a complimentary buffet, and much more
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Tickets for Minnesota Wild games can be priced differently for similar ticket types depending on who they are playing, the day of the week the game is on (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game also change over time and between sellers. Sometimes there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games but waiting can also risk prices going up or tickets selling out if demand is high. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
You can purchase tickets for Wild games online or at the arena box office. Purchasing your ticket online is generally more convenient as you can easily compare options and prices and have the assurance of a guaranteed seat.
How to Get to a Game
Minnesota Wild play their home games at Xcel Energy Center, which has nearby parking and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Xcel Energy Center parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Minnesota Wild game, Fanatics sells official Wild merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Minnesota Wild page.