Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-12-19 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens @ 6:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 42.8%
MTL: 57.2%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.70
MTL: 2.84
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 28-15-6 | 0.903 SV% | 2.69 GAA
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | MIN | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.836 | 0.891 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.850 | 0.841 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 3.01 |
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: 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-19 at 6:00 PM CST.
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