Calgary Flames at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2022-03-01 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 5 Calgary Flames
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 46.4%
CGY: 53.6%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.07
CGY: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
C. Talbot
CGY
J. Markstrom
| Stat | MIN | CGY |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
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 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 81.5% | 2.00 | 1 | -3.00 |
| CGY | J. Markstrom | 33 | 32 | 1 | 97.0% | 2.69 | 0 | 1.69 |
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: 47% • MIN at home vs CGY: 4-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | MIN 4 - 1 CGY | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-12-04 | CGY 4 - 1 MIN | CGY | CGY |
| 2025-11-09 | MIN 2 - 0 CGY | MIN | CGY |
| 2025-04-11 | CGY 4 - 2 MIN | CGY | MIN |
| 2025-01-25 | MIN 4 - 5 CGY | CGY | MIN |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 0.58 |
| 1 | CGY | 13 | 0 | 0.47 |
| 2 | MIN | 13 | 0 | 0.89 |
| 2 | CGY | 14 | 0 | 0.51 |
| 3 | MIN | 20 | 0 | 1.22 |
| 3 | CGY | 10 | 1 | 1.02 |
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: 53.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 5 Calgary Flames
Expected: 3.1 - 3.2
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