Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild Prediction (Jan 17, 2027)

Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild — Jan 17, 2027

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

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Pregame win probability: Detroit Red Wings 42.5% • Minnesota Wild 57.5%

Expected goals: Detroit Red Wings 2.35 — Minnesota Wild 3.33 • Median total: 6.0