Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-02-02 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Montreal Canadiens (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 52.1%
MTL: 47.9%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.43
MTL: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs MTL: 3-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | MIN 4 - 3 MTL | MIN | MIN |
| 2026-01-20 | MTL 4 - 3 MIN | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-01-30 | MTL 0 - 4 MIN | MIN | MTL |
| 2024-11-14 | MIN 3 - 0 MTL | MIN | MIN |
| 2023-12-21 | MIN 4 - 3 MTL | MIN | MIN |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 13 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 1 | MTL | 6 | 1 | 0.42 |
| 2 | MIN | 15 | 0 | 1.10 |
| 2 | MTL | 14 | 0 | 0.56 |
| 3 | MIN | 18 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 3 | MTL | 8 | 2 | 0.71 |
| 4 | MIN | 4 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 4 | MTL | 1 | 0 | 0.05 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 4 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 3.4 - 3.0
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