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The Minnesota Wild (16-4-4, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Vancouver Canucks (13-7-3) at Xcel Energy Center. The matchup on Tuesday, December 3 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Canucks have gone 6-4-0 over the past 10 contests, totaling 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 27.6%). They have given up 29 goals to their opponents.
Wild vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Wild 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-141)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (16-4-4 overall) have a 2-4-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the eight games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-2 record (good for 12 points).
- In the six games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-3-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-0-0, two points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals in 17 games (14-1-2, 30 points).
- In the 11 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 18 points after finishing 8-1-2.
- When it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-2-2 to register 18 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 13-7-3 record this season and are 3-3-6 in games that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has earned 14 points (6-2-2) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- When Vancouver has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (12-4-2).
- This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-3-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-0 (16 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Canucks went 5-5-3 in those matchups (13 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3.3 | 10th |
| 1st | 2.33 | Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 23rd |
| 18th | 28.8 | Shots | 27 | 27th |
| 19th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 11th |
| 18th | 19.7% | Power Play % | 22.86% | 13th |
| 27th | 73.68% | Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 12th |
Wild vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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