Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-12-22 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 43.9%
LAK: 56.1%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.81
LAK: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Jesper Wallstedt - 11-2-3 | 0.922 SV% | 1.99 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | MIN | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.928 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.930 | 0.910 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.21 | 2.27 |
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 LAK: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | LAK 4 - 2 MIN | LAK | LAK |
| 2026-01-03 | LAK 5 - 4 MIN | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-10-13 | MIN 4 - 3 LAK | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-03-17 | MIN 3 - 1 LAK | MIN | MIN |
| 2024-12-07 | LAK 4 - 1 MIN | LAK | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-22 at 7:00 PM CST.
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