The Vancouver Canucks welcome the Minnesota Wild to Rogers Arena in a clash that could prove pivotal for the visitors' playoff hopes, with the Wild battling fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back after Friday's crucial game against Calgary.
Marc-Andre Fleury's recent struggles—surrendering a whopping 22 goals over his last five starts—might give the eliminated but suddenly dangerous Canucks an edge, especially considering their historic comeback against Dallas last week when they became the first team ever to overcome a three-goal deficit in the final minute.
With Kirill Kaprizov fresh off his injury return for Minnesota and both teams showing defensive vulnerabilities, expect a high-scoring affair when the Vancouver Canucks face off against the Minnesota Wild in their series-deciding matchup.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Canucks a 70% chance of defeating the Wild.
Vancouver Canucks: 70% win probability
- Home ice advantage against a Wild team with a recent losing streak (LWWLL)
- Effective offense with 231 goals scored this season compared to Minnesota's 222
- More disciplined defensive structure with 245 goals against versus Minnesota's 235
Minnesota Wild: 30% win probability
- Recent poor form with 3 losses in their last 5 games (LWWLL)
- Struggling offensive production with only 222 goals scored (ranked 12th in Western Conference)
- Road game disadvantage while holding similar points (93) as their division rivals
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup as the Vancouver Canucks host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, April 12.
| Vancouver Canucks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -108 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -102 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild preview
Tonight's clash at Rogers Arena pits a Minnesota Wild team fighting for playoff positioning against a Vancouver Canucks squad with nothing to lose but plenty to prove.
The Wild come limping into Vancouver on the second night of a back-to-back, with Marc-Andre Fleury likely getting the nod in net despite surrendering a whopping 22 goals in his last five starts.
Vancouver's recent form has been surprisingly strong for an eliminated team, winning three of their last four including that historic comeback against Dallas where they became the first NHL team ever to overcome a three-goal deficit in the final minute.
The return of Kirill Kaprizov has injected life into Minnesota's attack, with the Russian star notching two goals and an assist in his first game back from a lengthy injury absence.
Both teams have struggled defensively lately, with the Canucks' Thatcher Demko allowing 10 goals in his last three starts while Minnesota has conceded at least three goals in seven of their last nine outings.
This deciding game of their three-game season series (tied 1-1) has all the ingredients for a high-scoring affair – tired legs, shaky goaltending, and Vancouver's newfound 'nothing-to-lose' offensive mindset.
Keep an eye on Joel Eriksson Ek, who exploded for four goals in his return to Minnesota's lineup after missing significant time.
Rogers Arena might just witness another barnburner Saturday night, with both squads seemingly more interested in lighting the lamp than protecting their own end.
Key stats
- 1Minnesota Wild (7th in Western Conference) have 93 points from 80 games while Vancouver Canucks (10th) have 87 points from 79 games
- 2Wild have a goal difference of -13 (222 GF, 235 GA) compared to Canucks' -14 (231 GF, 245 GA)
- 3Minnesota's recent form (LWWLL) shows inconsistency with 2 wins in last 5 games, while Vancouver (WWLWL) has 3 wins in their last 5
- 4Wild have won 43 games this season compared to Canucks' 37 wins, giving Minnesota a slight edge in overall season performance
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
Vancouver Canucks
50%
Minnesota Wild
50%
Mar 8, 2025
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Dec 4, 2024
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Feb 19, 2024
Minnesota Wild
10 : 7
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 16, 2023
Minnesota Wild
2 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 8, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 0
Minnesota Wild
Mar 3, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
1 : 2
Minnesota Wild
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