Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2021-11-26 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 7 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 56.6%
WPG: 43.4%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.33
WPG: 2.57
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
C. Talbot
WPG
Connor Hellebuyck - 9-10-3 | 0.907 SV% | 2.51 GAA
| Stat | MIN | WPG |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | 2.51 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | C. Talbot | 31 | 30 | 1 | 96.8% | 2.46 | 1 | 1.46 |
| WPG | Connor Hellebuyck | 38 | 31 | 7 | 81.6% | 2.90 | 1 | -4.10 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 63% • MIN at home vs WPG: 3-6
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | MIN 2 - 6 WPG | WPG | MIN |
| 2025-12-27 | WPG 3 - 4 MIN | MIN | WPG |
| 2025-11-23 | WPG 0 - 3 MIN | MIN | WPG |
| 2025-10-28 | MIN 3 - 4 WPG | WPG | MIN |
| 2024-12-21 | WPG 5 - 0 MIN | WPG | WPG |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 0.63 |
| 1 | WPG | 21 | 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | MIN | 24 | 1 | 1.74 |
| 2 | WPG | 8 | 0 | 0.69 |
| 3 | MIN | 9 | 0 | 0.53 |
| 3 | WPG | 17 | 0 | 0.65 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 7 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.3 - 2.6
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