Things tend to get pretty wild during NHL games, but no where do they get wilder than at Minnesota Wild home games at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This season, they’ll be trying to claw their way back into the playoffs after missing them for the first time in four years last season and win their first-ever Stanley Cup.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the ice during the Minnesota Wild 2024-25 season.
Minnesota Wild Quick Facts
Founded: 1997
Head Coach: John Hynes
Owners: Craig Leipold
Conference: Western
Home Arena: Xcel Energy Center
Championships: None
2023-24 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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Minnesota Wild Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Minnesota Wild Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Minnesota Wild fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NHL season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Minnesota Wild 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP: Channel 668
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC (Check local channel listings here)
- NHL Network: Channel 215
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And if you want even more hockey content to enjoy, check out DIRECTV’s sports add-on: NHL® CENTER ICE®. During the NHL season, the NHL Network (Ch. 215) is included in your subscription.
The NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute news from around the league 24/7. In addition to up to 40 out of market games each week, you also get stats, scores and highlights, all in one place on your TV.
Minnesota Wild Rivalries
Minnesota has shredding up the ice in the NHL for a few decades — plenty of time to build some serious rivalries. Here’s a few of their most prominent rivalries, and how to watch them:
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
This rivalry has been intense since the Wild’s inception, with two dramatic seven-game playoff series in 2003 and 2014, both won by Minnesota. The physicality and emotional nature of these matchups have kept the rivalry alive, even during regular-season games. The close proximity and frequent division battles in the Central Division also add fuel to this competitive rivalry.
Minnesota and Colorado square off on:
- January 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- January 20, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- February 28, 2025 at 9 p.m, ET
- March 11, 2025 at 8 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu
Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Minnesota and Chicago share a history of playoff battles, with the Blackhawks consistently getting the better of the Wild in the postseason. From 2013 to 2015, the teams met three times in the playoffs, with Chicago winning each series. This one-sided playoff history has built frustration among Wild fans, but regular-season games remain highly competitive.
The Wild faces the Blackhawks on:
- November 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+
- November 29 at 2 p.m. ET
- December 23 at 8 p.m. ET
- January 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets
A newer rivalry, this border battle has grown since Winnipeg re-entered the NHL in 2011. The Wild and Jets met in the playoffs in 2018, with the Jets winning the series in five games. Despite fewer playoff encounters, their proximity and the passionate fanbases on both sides make their matchups intense and engaging.
The Wild and the Jets go head-to-head on:
- October 13 at 6 p.m. ET
- November 25 at 8 p.m. ET
- December 21 at 7 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stanley Cups have the Minnesota Wild won?
The Minnesota Wild have never won a Stanley Cup.
When did the Minnesota Wild join the NHL?
The Wild joined the NHL as an expansion team in 1997.
Who is the head coach of the Minnesota Wild?
John Hynes is the coach of the Minnesota Wild.
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