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Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction (Jan 21, 2027)

Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings — Jan 21, 2027

Model last updated: Aug 08, 2026 09:40 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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

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Pregame win probability: Minnesota Wild 53.7% • Detroit Red Wings 46.3%

Expected goals: Minnesota Wild 3.05 — Detroit Red Wings 2.91 • Median total: 6.3

Expected Goals Comparison

Minnesota Wild
3.32
xG/game (Season)
Detroit Red Wings
3.29
xG/game (Season)