Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2023-04-11 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Winnipeg Jets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 48.8%
WPG: 51.2%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.67
WPG: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Marc-Andre Fleury - 14-9-1 | 0.899 SV% | 2.93 GAA
WPG
Connor Hellebuyck - 9-10-3 | 0.907 SV% | 2.51 GAA
| Stat | MIN | WPG |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.899 | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.93 | 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 | Marc-Andre Fleury | 20 | 17 | 3 | 85.0% | 2.01 | 2 | -0.99 |
| WPG | Connor Hellebuyck | 34 | 33 | 1 | 97.1% | 3.80 | 3 | 2.80 |
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 | 17 | 1 | 1.24 |
| 1 | WPG | 6 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 2 | MIN | 9 | 0 | 0.54 |
| 2 | WPG | 15 | 0 | 0.98 |
| 3 | MIN | 23 | 2 | 2.02 |
| 3 | WPG | 6 | 2 | 0.60 |
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: 51.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 2.7 - 3.1
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