Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions
2027-01-17 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild @ 5:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DET: 57.5%
MIN: 42.5%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.44
MIN: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
DET
John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA
MIN
Jesper Wallstedt - 11-2-3 | 0.922 SV% | 1.99 GAA
| Stat | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.893 | 0.928 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.831 | 0.930 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.97 | 2.21 |
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% • DET at home vs MIN: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | DET 4 - 5 MIN | MIN | MIN |
| 2026-01-22 | MIN 4 - 3 DET | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-02-25 | MIN 2 - 3 DET | DET | MIN |
| 2025-02-22 | DET 3 - 4 MIN | MIN | MIN |
| 2023-12-27 | MIN 6 - 3 DET | MIN | MIN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-17 at 5:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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