The Minnesota Wild (34-19-4) welcome the Detroit Red Wings (29-22-6) to the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night, just days after their thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the same opponent.
The Wild enter the contest riding a three-game winning streak and have established themselves as a defensive powerhouse, allowing only seven goals in their last three games behind Filip Gustavsson's impressive .915 save percentage.
Detroit arrives with momentum of their own, having won eight of their last ten games and currently holding the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The matchup features an intriguing battle between Minnesota's stifling defense, led by Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton, against Detroit's dynamic offensive trio of Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin who have combined for 72 goals this season.
Both teams have shown similar offensive output, averaging 2.89 goals per game, suggesting a tightly contested affair could be in store.
With playoff implications on the line and recent history between these teams, this Midwest showdown promises to deliver another memorable chapter in this emerging rivalry.
Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 52.5% chance of defeating the Wings.
Pre-game probabilities
Minnesota Wild
Moneyline
Win %
52.5%
47.5%
Detroit Red Wings
Minnesota Wild: 52.5% win probability
- Strong recent form (WWWLL - 3 wins in last 5 games)
- Better overall position (5th in Western Conference vs 7th in Eastern)
- Superior goal differential (-5 compared to Red Wings' -11)
Detroit Red Wings: 47.5% win probability
- Weaker defensive record (179 goals against vs Wild's 162)
- Lower points total (64 points vs Wild's 72)
- Inconsistent road performance (reflected in WLLWW recent form)
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Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings preview
The Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings are set to face off at the Xcel Energy Center in what promises to be an intriguing rematch of their recent overtime thriller, where the Wild emerged victorious with a 4-3 win.
The Red Wings enter the contest riding an impressive wave of momentum, having won eight of their last ten games, which has propelled them into the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 29-22-6 record.
Minnesota continues to impress this season, holding the third-best record in the Central Division at 34-19-4, bolstered by their current three-game winning streak and formidable defensive unit that's allowing just 2.81 goals per game.
The Wild's defensive prowess has been anchored by the stellar play of goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who boasts a .915 save percentage and has saved an impressive 15.1 goals above average this season.
On the offensive front, Minnesota's dynamic duo of Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi have been leading the charge, combining for 41 goals and 58 assists, though the team's overall scoring average of 2.89 goals per game suggests room for improvement.
Detroit's offensive success has been driven by their top line featuring Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin, who have collectively contributed 72 goals and 93 assists this season.
The defensive battle will be particularly interesting to watch, with Minnesota's standout pairing of Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton matching up against Detroit's promising young defensemen Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson.
With both teams showcasing similar offensive output at 2.89 goals per game, this matchup could very well come down to defensive execution and goaltending, where the Wild appear to have a slight edge with their league-leading defensive metrics.
Given the Wild's home-ice advantage and their recent success against Detroit, they enter as slight favorites at -128, though the Red Wings' recent surge makes them a dangerous opponent capable of pulling off an upset.
Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
Minnesota Wild
67%
Detroit Red Wings
33%
Feb 22, 2025
Detroit Red Wings
3 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Dec 28, 2023
Minnesota Wild
6 : 3
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 26, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
4 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Dec 15, 2022
Minnesota Wild
4 : 1
Detroit Red Wings
Oct 29, 2022
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Mar 11, 2022
Detroit Red Wings
5 : 6
Minnesota Wild
