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2026-27 Preseason

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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-02MIN 4 - 3 MTLMINMIN
2026-01-20MTL 4 - 3 MINMTLMTL
2025-01-30MTL 0 - 4 MINMINMTL
2024-11-14MIN 3 - 0 MTLMINMIN
2023-12-21MIN 4 - 3 MTLMINMIN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1300.62
1MTL610.42
2MIN1501.10
2MTL1400.56
3MIN1800.83
3MTL820.71
4MIN400.42
4MTL100.05
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 Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild

📈 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