Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 19, 2026)

Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 19, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Minnesota Wild 42.8% • Montreal Canadiens 57.2%

Expected goals: Minnesota Wild 2.70 — Montreal Canadiens 2.84 • Median total: 6.0