Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild, Dec. 18, 2026
Anaheim Ducks5-6-0, 10 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe Anaheim Ducks visit the Minnesota Wild on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL. The Ducks arrive at 5-6-0 and the Wild at 8-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Ducks vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Anaheim Ducks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Ducks vs Wild Start?
The Ducks vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | Anaheim |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Ducks vs Wild
Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild is on Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Minnesota and Anaheim markets.
Ducks vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Ducks and the Wild meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | Minnesota WildMINAnaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Dec 18 | Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 5 | Minnesota WildMINAnaheim DucksANA | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Ducks and Wild
The Ducks are 5-6-0, 5th in the Pacific Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 4-6-0. The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central with 18 points and 6-3-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-6-0 | 10 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 32 | 37 | W1 | 4-6-0 | WLLLL | |
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Ducks and the Wild
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks next play at Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20 | Anaheim DucksANA Edmonton OilersEDM | Prime Video, KCOP | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLMinnesota WildMIN | MINNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Ducks vs Wild
What time is Ducks vs Wild on Dec. 18?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Ducks vs Wild on?
The game is on Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Ducks vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Anaheim Ducks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Ducks or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 5-6-0 and 10 points for the Ducks.
How many times do the Ducks and Wild play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Ducks vs Wild count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Ducks vs Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Ducks vs Wild on national TV?
Yes. Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)