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The Philadelphia Flyers (1-2-1) host the Minnesota Wild (2-3) as a part of Saturday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Flyers vs. Wild: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flyers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 28th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 14.95% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.61% | 20th |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.00 | 28th |
| Shots | 30.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 43.48% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 27th |
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Flyers vs. Wild Top Players
Flyers
- One of Philadelphia's top offensive options a season ago was Travis Konecny, who put up 76 points in 82 games.
- Matvei Michkov was another of Philadelphia's major contributors last season, tallying 63 total points (26 goals and 37 assists).
- Philadelphia's offensive effort last season was aided by Sean Couturier's 63 points, including 30 assists.
- As Philadelphia's top keeper last season, Samuel Ersson recorded 22 wins and 17 losses while giving up 136 goals against 1,026 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's four goals and five assists in five games for Minnesota add up to nine total points on the season.
- Matthew Boldy is a key piece of the offense for Minnesota with nine total points this season. He has scored four goals and added five assists in five games.
- Zeev Buium is a crucial contributor on offense for Minnesota with one goal and four assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 1-3-0 in four games this season, conceding 14 goals (3.6 goals against average) with 111 saves and an .888 save percentage (34th in the league).
Flyers vs. Wild Injury Report
Flyers
Rasmus Ristolainen: Out (Tricep),
Oliver Bonk: Out (Upper Body),
Ethan Samson: Out (Upper Body)
Wild
Mats Zuccarello: Out (Lower Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Back),
Zach Bogosian: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Panthers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Kings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Stars | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Capitals | L 5-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |