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Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2026-01-22 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Detroit Red Wings (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 66.2%
DET: 33.8%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.45
DET: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • MIN at home vs DET: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-05DET 4 - 5 MINMINDET
2026-01-22MIN 4 - 3 DETMINMIN
2025-02-25MIN 2 - 3 DETDETMIN
2025-02-22DET 3 - 4 MINMINDET
2023-12-27MIN 6 - 3 DETMINMIN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1400.68
1DET1300.50
2MIN2021.46
2DET1821.18
3MIN1501.00
3DET1600.70
4MIN100.06
4DET100.05
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 66.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.5 - 2.8