Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-12-23 • Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks

Win Probability

MIN: 62.7%

CHI: 37.3%

Expected Goals

MIN: 3.27

CHI: 2.56

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 55%

Over 6.5: 44%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 82% • MIN at home vs CHI: 4-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-19	MIN 1 - 2 CHI	CHI	MIN
2026-03-17	CHI 3 - 4 MIN	MIN	MIN
2026-01-27	MIN 4 - 3 CHI	MIN	MIN
2025-11-26	CHI 3 - 4 MIN	MIN	MIN
2025-01-26	CHI 2 - 4 MIN	MIN	CHI

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	MIN	17	1	1.52
1	CHI	12	0	0.63
2	MIN	13	0	0.90
2	CHI	14	1	0.91
3	MIN	13	1	1.03
3	CHI	12	1	0.94

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 62.7%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 5.8

Score Breakdown

Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks

Expected: 3.3 - 2.6