Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks @ 7:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 49.1%
ANA: 50.9%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.93
ANA: 2.75
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 28-15-6 | 0.903 SV% | 2.69 GAA
ANA
Lukas Dostal - 30-20-4 | 0.888 SV% | 3.10 GAA
| Stat | MIN | ANA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.888 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.836 | 0.840 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.929 | 0.852 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 3.15 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • MIN at home vs ANA: 4-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | MIN 3 - 2 ANA | MIN | ANA |
| 2026-01-02 | ANA 2 - 5 MIN | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-11-15 | MIN 2 - 0 ANA | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-04-15 | MIN 3 - 2 ANA | MIN | MIN |
| 2024-12-06 | ANA 1 - 5 MIN | MIN | MIN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:00 PM CST.
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