Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction (Dec 18, 2026)

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks — Dec 18, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Minnesota Wild 49.1% • Anaheim Ducks 50.9%

Expected goals: Minnesota Wild 2.93 — Anaheim Ducks 2.75 • Median total: 5.8