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: 49.0%
MTL: 51.0%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.15
MTL: 3.20
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Jesper Wallstedt - 11-2-3 | 0.922 SV% | 1.99 GAA
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
| Stat | MIN | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.928 | 0.904 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.930 | 0.938 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.21 | 2.64 |
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: 80% • MIN at home vs MTL: 5-0
| 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.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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