New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-02-08 • Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild 6 - 3 New York Islanders

Win Probability

MIN: 65.9%

NYI: 34.1%

Expected Goals

MIN: 3.11

NYI: 2.83

Total Goals

Median: 5.8

Over 5.5: 52%

Over 6.5: 41%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs NYI: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-01-10	MIN 3 - 4 NYI	NYI	MIN
2025-11-07	NYI 2 - 5 MIN	MIN	NYI
2025-04-04	NYI 3 - 1 MIN	NYI	NYI
2025-02-08	MIN 6 - 3 NYI	MIN	MIN
2024-01-15	MIN 5 - 0 NYI	MIN	MIN

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	MIN	17	0	0.88
1	NYI	16	0	1.22
2	MIN	12	2	1.17
2	NYI	22	0	1.10
3	MIN	20	2	2.06
3	NYI	15	1	1.21

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: 65.9%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 5.9

Score Breakdown

Minnesota Wild 6 - 3 New York Islanders

Expected: 3.1 - 2.8