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New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-01-15 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 5 - 0 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 60.3%
NYI: 39.7%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.16
NYI: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs NYI: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-10MIN 3 - 4 NYINYIMIN
2025-11-07NYI 2 - 5 MINMINNYI
2025-04-04NYI 3 - 1 MINNYINYI
2025-02-08MIN 6 - 3 NYIMINMIN
2024-01-15MIN 5 - 0 NYIMINMIN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1700.93
1NYI1300.80
2MIN2301.44
2NYI610.44
3MIN1200.79
3NYI1400.56
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: 60.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 5 - 0 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0