Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Jan. 1, 2027
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 5:00 PMCT
- 4:00 PMMT
- 3:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET on MINNHL. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Wild vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MINNHL |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Penguins Start?
The Wild vs Penguins start time is 6:00 PM ET on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. That is 5:00 PM Central, 4:00 PM Mountain and 3:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | Pittsburgh |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Penguins
Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins is on MINNHL, with puck drop at 6:00 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 Pittsburgh and Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Penguins meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | MINNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Feb 23 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITMinnesota WildMIN | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Penguins
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Wild and the Penguins
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Blues App, MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 |  St. Louis BluesSTLMinnesota WildMIN | Blues App, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 3 |  Edmonton OilersEDMPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Penguins
What time is Wild vs Penguins on Jan. 1?
6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild vs Penguins on?
The game is on MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Wild vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Penguins?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Wild and Penguins play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Wild vs Penguins 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 Wild vs Penguins end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 8:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Penguins on national TV?
No. MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and Minnesota markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)