Canadiens vs Wild statistics
| Stat |
Canadiens |
Wild |
| Goals For per Game |
2.88 |
3.53 |
| Goals Against per Game |
4.13 |
2.53 |
| Shots per Game |
24.5 |
28.8 |
| Shots Against per Game |
30.6 |
28.4 |
| Power Play Goals |
13 |
10 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
11 |
9 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
167 |
92 |
| Power Play Percentage |
23.2 |
20.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
80.4 |
75.0 |
Minnesota Wild recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/10/24 |
@ Chicago Blackhawks |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 11/8/24 |
@ Anaheim Ducks |
W |
5-2 |
| 11/7/24 |
@ San Jose Sharks |
W |
5-2 |
| 11/5/24 |
vs Los Angeles Kings |
L |
5-1 |
| 11/3/24 |
vs Toronto Maple Leafs |
W |
2-1 OT |
Montreal Canadiens recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/11/24 |
@ Buffalo Sabres |
W |
7-5 |
| 11/9/24 |
@ Toronto Maple Leafs |
L |
4-1 |
| 11/7/24 |
@ New Jersey Devils |
L |
5-3 |
| 11/5/24 |
vs Calgary Flames |
L |
3-2 OT |
| 11/2/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Penguins |
L |
3-1 |
Canadiens vs Wild predictions
Heading into the clash at the Xcel Energy Center, eyes are naturally going to fixate on Cole Caufield from the Montreal Canadiens, who just dazzled us all with a two-goal spectacle in his last outing. Given his current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him continue finding the back of the net, steering his team's offensive push. Alongside him, Nick Suzuki, commanding the center with an impressive tally of 11 assists and 17 points, is likely to be the pivotal playmaker for the Canadiens. Their chemistry on ice could prove vital as they navigate through the Wild's defenses.
Now, talking about the Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov is undeniably the man to watch. Leading the team with 9 goals and a whopping 19 assists making up his 28 points, his offensive prowess has been nothing short of spectacular this season. You'd expect Kaprizov to be a thorn in the side for the Canadiens' defenders, perhaps setting up a few goals and potentially netting one himself. The synergy he brings to the rink elevates his team's performance, making the Wild a formidable opponent in their home arena.
With both teams boasting their lead scorers, this matchup promises to be an electrifying display of hockey. However, considering the overall momentum and home-ice advantage, I'd lean towards the Minnesota Wild to clinch the win. Their stronger record this season and the depth they have across the lineup seem to tilt the scales in their favor against the struggling Canadiens. It'll definitely be a battle worth watching, but the Wild have the edge this time around.
Minnesota Wild injuries
- Jonas Brodin (D): Day-To-Day
- Marcus Johansson (LW): Day-To-Day
- Zach Bogosian (D): Day-To-Day
- Ryan Hartman (RW): Day-To-Day
- Jared Spurgeon (D): Day-To-Day
Montreal Canadiens injuries
- Juraj Slafkovsky (LW): Day-To-Day
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard (LW): Injured Reserve
- Justin Barron (D): Day-To-Day
- Kaiden Guhle (D): Injured Reserve
- Josh Anderson (RW): Day-To-Day
Canadiens vs Wild game info
| Type |
Info |
| Venue |
Xcel Energy Center |
| Location |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Puck drop |
Thu 8:00 PM |
