The Minnesota Wild (19-9-5, on a four-game winning streak) host the Washington Capitals (18-10-4) at Grand Casino Arena. The contest on Tuesday, Dec. 16 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Capitals have put up 35 goals in their last 10 outings, while conceding 19 goals. A total of 26 power-play opportunities during that span have netted five power-play goals (19.2%). They are 7-1-2 over those games.
Wild vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Wild 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-123)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 6-5-11 in overtime contests on their way to a 19-9-5 overall record.
- Minnesota is 5-1-4 (14 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-4-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has scored two goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
- The Wild are 15-2-2 in the 19 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 32 points).
- In the 11 games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to register 14 points.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-3-3 (15 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Wild went 12-6-2 in those matchups (26 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (18-10-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-4-5 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Capitals scored only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Washington has six points (2-1-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Capitals have earned 32 points in their 21 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 9-2-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Capitals finished 8-2-2 in those contests (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 3.31 | 4th |
| 4th | 2.61 | Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 2nd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| 27th | 29.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| 8th | 23.01% | Power Play % | 15.96% | 26th |
| 21st | 78.48% | Penalty Kill % | 75.51% | 28th |
Wild vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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