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New York Rangers at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-03-13 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 New York Rangers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 47.3%
NYR: 52.7%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.83
NYR: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs NYR: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-14MIN 2 - 4 NYRNYRMIN
2025-10-20NYR 1 - 3 MINMINNYR
2025-04-02NYR 5 - 4 MINNYRNYR
2025-03-13MIN 2 - 3 NYRNYRNYR
2023-11-09NYR 4 - 1 MINNYRNYR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1811.06
1NYR1410.94
2MIN1000.54
2NYR2521.90
3MIN1300.81
3NYR1200.54
4MIN100.09
4NYR200.15
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: 52.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 New York Rangers
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2