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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-03-27 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 4 - 2 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 53.4%
WSH: 46.6%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.22
WSH: 2.94
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs WSH: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-16MIN 5 - 0 WSHMINWSH
2025-10-17WSH 5 - 1 MINWSHWSH
2025-03-27MIN 4 - 2 WSHMINMIN
2025-01-02WSH 3 - 4 MINMINWSH
2024-01-23MIN 5 - 3 WSHMINMIN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN900.51
1WSH1400.50
2MIN1000.50
2WSH2100.72
3MIN1010.73
3WSH1400.57
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: 53.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 4 - 2 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.2 - 2.9