The Minnesota Wild (28-16-4) welcome the Calgary Flames (23-16-7) to the Xcel Energy Center for what promises to be an intense defensive battle between two Western Conference playoff contenders.
Both teams have been relying heavily on their defensive prowess this season, with the Wild allowing just 2.83 goals per game while the Flames have maintained a solid 2.89 goals-against average.
The Wild's top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Marco Rossi has combined for an impressive 58 goals and 73 assists, though the team's overall offensive output has been limited to 2.88 goals per game.
Calgary enters the contest riding a two-game winning streak and currently holds the final wild card spot in the Western Conference, while Minnesota sits comfortably in second place in the Central Division.
The goaltending matchup features Filip Gustavsson for the Wild, sporting a .913 save percentage, against Calgary's Dustin Wolf, who brings a .918 save percentage into the contest.
With both teams showcasing strong defensive units and struggling offenses, this matchup could come down to which team can capitalize on limited scoring opportunities.
As these Western Conference rivals prepare to face off, hockey fans will be watching closely to see if either team can break through the defensive gridlock and secure crucial points in the playoff race.
Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 59% chance of defeating the Wild.
Calgary Flames: 59% win probability
- Strong recent momentum (Won 3 of last 5 games - WWLLW)
- Better goal-scoring efficiency (2.72 goals per game vs Wild's 2.92)
- More disciplined defense (134 GA in 46 games vs Wild's 138 GA in 48 games)
Minnesota Wild: 41% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games - LWLLL)
- Struggling offense (140 goals in 48 games, 2.92 average)
- Defensive inconsistency (138 GA in 48 games, 2.88 GA/game)
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Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames odds
| Minnesota Wild | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -166 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +150 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Minnesota Wild have won 28 out of 48 matches this season.
- 2The Calgary Flames have won 23 out of 46 matches this season.
- 3With 60 points, the Minnesota Wild holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Calgary Flames's 53 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames form
Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames head to head
Minnesota Wild
50%
Calgary Flames
50%
Nov 23, 2024
Calgary Flames
4 : 3
Minnesota Wild
Jan 3, 2024
Minnesota Wild
1 : 3
Calgary Flames
Dec 15, 2023
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Calgary Flames
Dec 6, 2023
Calgary Flames
2 : 5
Minnesota Wild
Mar 8, 2023
Minnesota Wild
0 : 1
Calgary Flames
Mar 5, 2023
Calgary Flames
0 : 3
Minnesota Wild
