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The Minnesota Wild (20-10-4) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (12-20-2) at home on Monday, December 23 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Monday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 4-6-0 while putting up 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have allowed 31 goals.
Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Wild 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-261)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (20-10-4 overall) have a 4-4-8 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Minnesota has 14 points (6-3-2) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 10 games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
- Minnesota finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals 21 times, and are 18-1-2 in those games (to register 38 points).
- In the 14 games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it went 9-3-2 to register 20 points.
- In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 11-3-2 (24 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 9-7-2 (20 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 12-20-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 10 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-9-1 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 20 points in their 14 games with three or more goals scored.
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded eight points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-7-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-13-2 to record 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| 6th | 2.68 | Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 24th |
| 17th | 28.3 | Shots | 25.4 | 30th |
| 16th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| 21st | 17.78% | Power Play % | 22.47% | 11th |
| 30th | 69.41% | Penalty Kill % | 85.15% | 4th |
Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 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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