Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild, Jan. 14, 2027
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Panthers arrive at 6-4-2 and the Wild at 8-3-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Wild lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Wild Start?
The Panthers vs Wild start time is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Florida |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Panthers vs Wild
Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild is on ESPN, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Florida markets.
Panthers vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Wild meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Wild lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10 | Minnesota WildMIN4Florida PanthersFLA1 2-0, 1-1, 1-0 | Scripps Sports | Final | |
| Thu, Jan 14 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Wild
The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW | |
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Wild
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Blues App, MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | Minnesota WildMIN St. Louis BluesSTL | Blues App, MINNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Wild
What time is Panthers vs Wild on Jan. 14?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Panthers vs Wild on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Panthers vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 6-4-2 and 14 points for the Panthers.
How many times do the Panthers and Wild play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Wild lead the season series 1-0.
Does Panthers 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 Panthers vs Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Panthers vs Wild on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)