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Pittsburgh Penguins at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-03-09 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 40.6%
PIT: 59.4%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.90
PIT: 3.28
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs PIT: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-11-21PIT 0 - 5 MINMINPIT
2025-10-30MIN 1 - 4 PITPITMIN
2025-03-09MIN 1 - 3 PITPITPIT
2024-10-29PIT 3 - 5 MINMINPIT
2024-02-09MIN 3 - 2 PITMINPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1300.87
1PIT900.35
2MIN1600.83
2PIT910.92
3MIN1901.34
3PIT1010.98
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: 59.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 2.9 - 3.3