Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2027-02-18 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:00 PM CST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 42.4%
LAK: 57.6%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.36
LAK: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 28-15-6 | 0.903 SV% | 2.69 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | MIN | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.836 | 0.833 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.906 | 0.899 |
| GAA | 2.47 | 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: 89% • MIN at home vs LAK: 2-2
| 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 2027-02-18 at 7:00 PM CST.
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