Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2027-01-26 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 61.1%
VAN: 38.9%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.21
VAN: 2.57
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 48%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Jesper Wallstedt - 11-2-3 | 0.922 SV% | 1.99 GAA
VAN
Leevi Meriläinen - 2-6-1 | 0.889 SV% | 3.56 GAA
| Stat | MIN | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.928 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.930 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.882 |
| GAA | 2.21 | 3.56 |
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: 62% • MIN at home vs VAN: 8-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | VAN 2 - 4 MIN | MIN | MIN |
| 2026-04-02 | MIN 5 - 2 VAN | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-12-06 | VAN 4 - 2 MIN | VAN | MIN |
| 2025-11-01 | MIN 5 - 2 VAN | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-04-12 | VAN 2 - 3 MIN | MIN | VAN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-26 at 7:00 PM CST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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