Injury Report: Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals

On October 17, 2025, the NHL regular season continues as the Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tune in on espn+, mnmt, fdsn, and fdswi for live coverage of this marquee matchup.

The latest injury report for Minnesota includes:

• Mats Zuccarello (Right Wing, core contributor) is on injured reserve with a lower body issue and is questionable, with an expected return on November 19, 2025.
• Nico Sturm (Center, depth player) remains on injured reserve following a back injury and is sidelined until at least November 21, 2025.

Washington’s lineup has its own question marks:

• Pierre-Luc Dubois (Left Wing, core scorer) is day-to-day with a lower body concern but saw encouraging test results and could suit up.
• Dylan McIlrath (Defense, depth option) remains on injured reserve due to a suspension and may rejoin the roster on game day.

With key offensive pieces sidelined for the Wild and one Capitals star questionable, the Under 5.5 goals is an attractive play. Check our NHL injury updates for the full rundown. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or place your wager with a U.S. regulated sportsbook to profit off the edge.