Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2024-12-23 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 65.5%
CHI: 34.5%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.46
CHI: 2.68
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 20-9-6 | 0.906 SV% | 2.64 GAA
CHI
Spencer Knight - 16-16-7 | 0.908 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | MIN | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.895 | 0.864 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.919 | 0.851 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 2.63 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • MIN at home vs CHI: 4-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | MIN 4 - 3 CHI | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-11-26 | CHI 3 - 4 MIN | MIN | CHI |
| 2025-01-26 | CHI 2 - 4 MIN | MIN | CHI |
| 2024-12-23 | MIN 4 - 3 CHI | MIN | MIN |
| 2024-11-29 | MIN 3 - 2 CHI | MIN | MIN |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:11 | MIN | Goal |
| 1 | 06:47 | CHI | Goal |
| 2 | 07:05 | MIN | Goal |
| 2 | 06:16 | CHI | Goal |
| 3 | 19:27 | MIN | Goal |
| 3 | 18:36 | MIN | Goal |
| 3 | 02:43 | MIN | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 65.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.5 - 2.7