Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2026-12-28 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 1:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 46.5%
VGK: 53.5%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.93
VGK: 3.14
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Jesper Wallstedt - 11-2-3 | 0.922 SV% | 1.99 GAA
VGK
Carter Hart - 5-3-2 | 0.900 SV% | 2.49 GAA
| Stat | MIN | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.928 | 0.883 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.930 | 0.895 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.913 | 0.889 |
| GAA | 2.21 | 3.18 |
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: 59% • MIN at home vs VGK: 4-7
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | MIN 4 - 2 VGK | MIN | VGK |
| 2026-03-06 | VGK 2 - 4 MIN | MIN | VGK |
| 2025-12-29 | VGK 2 - 5 MIN | MIN | VGK |
| 2025-11-16 | MIN 3 - 2 VGK | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-05-01 | MIN 2 - 3 VGK | VGK | VGK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-28 at 1:00 PM CST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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