🏒 NHLForecasts.com
Data-Driven NHL Predictions & Analytics
2026-27 Preseason

Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions

2026-10-08 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild @ 7:00 PM EDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TBL: 52.1%
MIN: 47.9%
Expected Goals
TBL: 2.28
MIN: 2.88
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • TBL at home vs MIN: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24TBL 6 - 3 MINTBLTBL
2026-03-03MIN 5 - 1 TBLMINTBL
2024-11-01MIN 5 - 3 TBLMINMIN
2024-10-24TBL 2 - 4 MINMINTBL
2024-01-18TBL 7 - 3 MINTBLTBL

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-10-08 at 7:00 PM EDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.