New Jersey plays Minnesota following Hughes’ hat trick

By The Associated Press
October 22 2025 01:12 AM

Minnesota Wild (3-3-1, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Minnesota Wild after Jack Hughes’ hat trick against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Devils’ 5-2 win.

New Jersey is 5-1 overall and 2-0-0 at home. The Devils have a 5-1-0 record in games they score at least three goals.

Minnesota is 3-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 on the road. The Wild rank first in league play with 10 power-play goals.

Wednesday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Wild: None listed.

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