After two consecutive one-score wins, the Golden Knights have taken a 3-2 series lead over the Wild. Vegas will look to close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday, but it will need to do so on enemy ice in Minnesota.
Fans of either of these clubs have been treated to a real classic of a first-round series. We've seen a total of 32 goals, three wins by a margin of two goals or fewer, and two road upsets. If the first five games of this matchup are any indication, Game 6 should be epic.
Can Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy help the Wild extend this series to a winner-take-all Game 7? Or will Tomáš Hertl, Noah Hanifin and the Golden Knights take care of business and close out the series on enemy ice?
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between the Wild and Golden Knights, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Wild vs. Golden Knights on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 6 of the Wild vs. Golden Knights series will air live on ESPN on Thursday, May 1.
Fans looking to stream Minnesota vs. Vegas can watch live on Fubo, which will carry every NHL playoff game on ESPN in 2025.
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Wild vs. Golden Knights start time
- Date: Thursday, May 1
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NHL playoff series between the Wild and Golden Knights is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis.
The Wild won Game 3 at home, but they have dropped the past two games to Vegas. A win for Minnesota will extend this series to a Game 7. A Vegas win will end the series and advance the Golden Knights to Round 2.
Wild vs. Golden Knights radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Wild vs. Golden Knights broadcast live on SiriusXM channel 219.
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Golden Knights vs. Wild playoff schedule
Vegas leads 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live stream |
| Sun., April 20 | Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2 | — | — |
| Tue., April 22 | Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 | — | — |
| Thu., April 24 | Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 | — | — |
| Sat., April 26 | Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 | — | — |
| Tue., April 29 | Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 | — | — |
| Thu., May 1 | Game 6 at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
| Sat., May 3 | Game 7* at Vegas | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when the previous series concludes.
| Event | Date(s) |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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