The Minnesota Wild (22-10-4) welcome the Ottawa Senators (18-14-2) to the Xcel Energy Center for what promises to be an intriguing defensive showdown on Sunday evening.
Both teams have established themselves as formidable defensive units this season, with the Wild allowing just 2.67 goals per game and the Senators maintaining a solid 2.85 goals-against average.
Minnesota enters the contest riding a two-game winning streak and has conceded only five goals in their last two outings, largely thanks to Filip Gustavsson's outstanding .922 save percentage and 15.1 goals saved above average.
The Senators, led by the offensive trio of Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk, and Drake Batherson who have combined for 40 goals and 66 assists this season, will look to challenge the Wild's defensive prowess.
While Minnesota's offense has struggled at times, averaging 2.94 goals per game, the dynamic Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy have consistently provided scoring threats that could prove decisive in this matchup.
This clash between two defensively sound teams sets up an compelling evening of hockey, where special teams and goaltending could ultimately determine which side emerges victorious at the Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Wild vs Ottawa Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 67% chance of defeating the Senators.
Minnesota Wild: 67% win probability
- Higher league position (2nd in Central Division vs 5th in Atlantic)
- Better win-loss record (22-10 vs 18-15)
- Superior defensive performance (98 goals against vs 102 goals against)
Ottawa Senators: 33% win probability
- Lower points total (38 points vs Wild's 48 points)
- Fewer wins (18 wins vs Wild's 22 wins)
- Weaker goal differential (+5 vs Wild's +9)
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Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators odds
| Minnesota Wild | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -140 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Minnesota Wild have won 22 out of 36 matches this season.
- 2The Ottawa Senators have won 18 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Minnesota Wild holds the 3rd position in the league standings.
- 4Ottawa Senators's 38 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators form
Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
Minnesota Wild
67%
Ottawa Senators
33%
Apr 3, 2024
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Nov 18, 2023
Ottawa Senators
2 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Dec 18, 2022
Minnesota Wild
4 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Oct 27, 2022
Ottawa Senators
2 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Feb 23, 2022
Ottawa Senators
4 : 3
Minnesota Wild
Nov 3, 2021
Minnesota Wild
5 : 4
Ottawa Senators
