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Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-12-18 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 6 Florida Panthers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 50.0%
FLA: 50.0%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.36
FLA: 3.01
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • MIN at home vs FLA: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-26FLA 2 - 3 MINMINFLA
2026-01-24MIN 3 - 4 FLAFLAFLA
2024-12-18MIN 1 - 6 FLAFLAFLA
2024-10-22FLA 1 - 5 MINMINMIN
2024-01-19FLA 4 - 6 MINMINFLA

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN2011.42
1FLA1300.68
2MIN1200.36
2FLA2021.39
3MIN700.28
3FLA1511.19
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: 50.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 6 Florida Panthers
Expected: 3.4 - 3.0