The Minnesota Wild secured a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, improving their preseason record to 1-0. The Jets, on the other hand, fell to 0-1. The game was held at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul and saw an attendance of 16,487 fans.

Sep 30, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Yakov Trenin (13) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (6) compete for the puck during the second period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

First Period

The opening period set the tone for a competitive matchup as both teams found the back of the net once. Kirill Kaprizov made his presence felt early by scoring for the Wild, showcasing his offensive prowess with a goal that was assisted by Jared Spurgeon and Marcus Johansson. The Jets responded with a goal of their own to level things up before heading into intermission.

Second Period

Minnesota took control in the second period with two crucial goals that would ultimately decide their fate in this encounter. Matt Boldy added to Minnesota's tally with a well-executed shot that beat Winnipeg’s goaltender cleanly. Not long after, Marcus Foligno capitalized on an opportunity created by Vladimir Tarasenko's assist to extend their lead further.

Sep 30, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy (12) skates with the puck as Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury (24) defends during the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Third Period

Despite being down two goals entering the final period, Winnipeg showed resilience but could only muster one more goal against Jesper Wallstedt’s solid goaltending performance for Minnesota. Wallstedt ended his night with an impressive save percentage of 93 percent from facing 28 shots throughout regulation time.

In terms of team statistics from this matchup: The Wild managed fewer shots than their opponents (19 compared to Winnipeg’s 28) yet demonstrated efficiency by converting three times—resulting in them having higher shooting accuracy overall at approximately sixteen percent compared seven percent achieved collectively across all attempts made during playtime today alone!

Sep 30, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Vladimir Tarasenko (91) and Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter (62) compete for the puck during the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

As parting thoughts regarding these events transpired recently here tonight; it is worth noting how pivotal contributions came through key players such as Kaprizov who notched up multiple points alongside others like Boldy & Foligno whose efforts helped secure victory ultimately ensuring positive start towards upcoming season ahead now looming large upon horizon already fast approaching soon enough indeed!

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